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taxi
Definition:
(nou) a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtæksi
Examples:
He was the driver of the taxi.
The taxi driver was here.
She played the role of the taxi driver in it.
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Common mistakes of taxi pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners mispronounce "taxi" as /ˈtæksi/ instead of the correct /ˈtæksi/ in US English and /ˈtæksi/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound, like in "cat."
- Stress placement errors: A common mistake is placing stress incorrectly, saying "TAX-i" instead of "taxi." The primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable, "TAX," to sound more natural.
- Final "i" mispronunciation: Some pronounce "taxi" with a long "ee" sound, saying /ˈtæksɪː/. The correct pronunciation has a short "i" sound, /ˈtæksi/. Tip: Practice saying "it" to get the short "i" sound right.
- Incorrect syllable division: Learners may say "tax-ee" instead of "taxi." The word has two syllables, but they should not be split that way. Tip: Blend the sounds together smoothly when saying "taxi."
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some people emphasize the "t" and "k" sounds too much, making it sound harsh, like "TAX-kee." The correct pronunciation is softer, /ˈtæksi/. Tip: Relax your mouth when pronouncing the consonants.