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How to pronounce:
tare
Definition:
(nou) an adjustment made for the weight of the packaging in order to determine the net weight of the goods (nou) any of several weedy vetches grown for forage (nou) weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous (nou) the weight of a motor vehicle, railroad car, or aircraft without its fuel or cargo (nou) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals
Phonetic Transcription:
teə
Examples:
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He cuts tare on weekend.
He studies tare in university.
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Common mistakes of tare pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "tare" with a long "a" sound, saying /teɪr/ instead of the correct /tɛər/ in UK and /tɛr/ in US. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Stress misplacement: Many people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ta-re". The correct pronunciation is a single syllable: /tɛər/ or /tɛr/. Tip: Remember that "tare" is monosyllabic.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "tare" with "tear" (to rip), which can lead to mispronunciation. "Tear" has a different vowel sound /tɪr/ in US and /tɪə/ in UK. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds to differentiate these words.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers might overemphasize the "r" in "tare", leading to an unnatural pronunciation like /tɛər/ with a heavy "r". Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth to maintain the correct sound.
- Ignoring regional differences: Not recognizing that "tare" has different pronunciations in UK and US can lead to confusion. UK uses /tɛər/, while US typically uses /tɛr/. Tip: Be aware of these variations when practicing pronunciation.