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suede
Definition:
(nou) leather with a napped surface (nou) a fabric made to resemble suede leather
Examples:
The folio's cover has a soft Grey suede lining that keeps the display protected from scratches.
The insole consists of suede leather.
Her father perfected fake suede.
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Common mistakes of suede pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some pronounce "suede" as /sweɪd/, confusing it with "fade". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the "e" sound, which should be a short "ɛ" as in /sweɪd/.
- Ignoring the silent "u": Many learners say "sued" instead of "suede", which changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Remember that the "u" is silent, leading to the correct pronunciation of /sweɪd/.
- Overemphasizing the "d": A common mistake is to stress the "d" in "suede", making it sound like /sweɪd/ instead of /sweɪd/. Tip: Keep the stress on the first syllable and maintain a smooth transition to the "d".
- Mixing up british and american pronunciation: Some people pronounce "suede" differently in the UK and US, often confusing the stress patterns. Tip: In both accents, the primary stress is on the first syllable, /sweɪd/ (US) and /sweɪd/ (UK).
- Adding an extra syllable: Some learners mistakenly pronounce "suede" as /sweɪdɪ/, adding an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Stick to the two-syllable structure, emphasizing the correct sounds without adding extra vowels.