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How to pronounce:
stew
Definition:
(nou) agitation resulting from active worry (nou) food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables
Phonetic Transcription:
stjuː
Examples:
It is unclear how this led to the name of the stew.
The large bones were included to thicken the stew.
The potatoes should have thickened the stew sufficiently.
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Common mistakes of stew pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "stew" with an incorrect vowel sound like "stew" as /stjuː/ instead of /stuː/. Tip: Focus on producing a pure "oo" sound, similar to "blue".
- Ignoring the "s" sound: A common mistake is to drop the initial "s" sound, saying "tew" instead of "stew" as /stjuː/. Tip: Practice emphasizing the "s" to ensure clarity in your speech.
- Confusing with "stewed": Learners may pronounce "stew" as if it were "stewed," adding an extra syllable. The correct pronunciation is /stuː/. Tip: Remember "stew" has one syllable, while "stewed" has two.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some people pronounce "stew" with a hard ending, like "stewt." The correct pronunciation is /stuː/. Tip: Ensure the end of the word flows smoothly without a hard "t" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "w": A mistake is overemphasizing the "w" sound, making it sound like "stew-w." The correct pronunciation is /stuː/. Tip: Keep the "w" subtle to maintain the smoothness of the word.