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stitch
Definition:
(nou) a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing (nou) a sharp spasm of pain in the side resulting from running
Phonetic Transcription:
stɪtʃ
Examples:
A knit stitch is flat, while a purl stitch is raised.
The knit stitch is the basic building block of all hand knitting.
Stockinette alternates between purl and knit stitch.
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Common mistakes of stitch pronunciation
- Dropping the "t": Some learners may pronounce "stitch" as "sich," omitting the "t" sound. This alters the meaning. Tip: Focus on the "t" sound /t/ to ensure clarity, as in IPA /stɪtʃ/ for both US and UK.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some might say "stitch" with a long "i" sound, like "steech." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "i" sound /ɪ/ as in "sit" to pronounce "stitch" correctly.
- Overemphasizing "ch": Learners may stress the "ch" too much, saying "stitch" like "stitchh." This can sound awkward. Tip: Keep the "ch" sound /tʃ/ soft and connected to the preceding vowel.
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "stitch" as "sti-tch." This is not standard. Tip: Remember that "stitch" is a one-syllable word with primary stress on the first part /stɪtʃ/.
- Confusing with similar words: Confusing "stitch" with "switch" can lead to mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the initial consonant sounds /s/ in "stitch" and /sw/ in "switch" to avoid this mistake.