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tarpaulin
Definition:
(nou) waterproofed canvas
Phonetic Transcription:
tɑːˈpɔːlɪn
Examples:
An entrance to the secondary backyard was covered by a tarpaulin.
Another method is to smother the plant with tarpaulin.
The paintings were stored under the tarpaulin.
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Common mistakes of tarpaulin pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "tar-PAU-lin" instead of "TAR-paw-lin." Tip: Remember, the primary stress is on the first syllable, which is marked as ˈtɑːr.pɔː.lɪn in UK and ˈtɑrˌpɔlɪn in US.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the "a" in "tarpaulin" as a short "a" sound, like in "cat." This leads to "tar-paw-lin" instead of the correct "TAR-paw-lin." Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound, resembling the "a" in "father."
- Overemphasizing the "l": Learners might overly stress the "l" in "tarpaulin," turning it into "tar-PAUL-lin." Tip: Keep the "l" soft and quick to maintain the natural flow of the word.
- Dropping syllables: Some speakers may drop the "pau" syllable, saying "tar-lin" instead of "tarpaulin." Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly, ensuring you include all syllables: "TAR-paw-lin."
- Incorrect vowel length: People may pronounce the "au" in "tarpaulin" too short, making it sound like "tar-paw-lin." Tip: Emphasize the length of the vowel to achieve the correct pronunciation, which is ˈtɑːr.pɔː.lɪn in UK and ˈtɑr.pɔlɪn in US.