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spinach
Definition:
(nou) southwestern Asian plant widely cultivated for its succulent edible dark green leaves (nou) dark green leaves; eaten cooked or raw in salads
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈspɪnɪdʒ
Examples:
I like the stuff that comes on the spinach salad.
The boy hated to eat spinach.
I love the way the spinach is cooked.
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Common mistakes of spinach pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "spi-'nach". The correct pronunciation is "ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable when saying "spinach".
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people pronounce "spinach" with an "ae" sound, as in "spæn-ich". The correct vowel sound is a short "i", as in "ɪ". Tip: Focus on using a short "i" to sound more natural.
- Overemphasizing the "tch": Some speakers may overpronounce the "tch" at the end, making it sound like "spin-itch". The correct pronunciation is "ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ", with a softer ending. Tip: Keep the "tch" subtle to achieve the correct sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "spinach" as "spi-na-ch". The word is two syllables: "ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to avoid adding extra syllables.
- Confusing "spinach" with similar words: Some learners confuse "spinach" with "spinach" or "spinnach". The correct pronunciation is "ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ". Tip: Pay attention to the "i" vowel sound to distinguish it from other similar words.