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tea
Definition:
(nou) a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water (nou) a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes (nou) a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves (nou) a reception or party at which tea is served (nou) dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea
Phonetic Transcription:
tiː
Examples:
They are the coffee boy, the tea boy and the prostitute.
I drink green tea every morning.
It is the way to drink the locally produced fragrant jasmine black tea.
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Common mistakes of tea pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many pronounce "tea" as /tiː/ instead of the correct /tiː/ in both US and UK. This can lead to confusion with words like "tee". Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound.
- Ignoring the initial consonant: Some learners may drop the "t" sound, saying "ea" instead of "tea". This alters the meaning and clarity. Tip: Emphasize the "t" to ensure clarity in your speech.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A few might pronounce "tea" with an exaggerated "t" sound, leading to /ˈtiːə/. This is not standard and can sound unnatural. Tip: Use a soft "t" to keep it smooth and natural.
- Confusing with "te": In some dialects, "tea" may be pronounced too similarly to "te", causing misunderstandings. The correct pronunciation is /tiː/. Tip: Practice saying "tea" distinctly to differentiate it from "te".
- Incorrect stress placement: Some speakers may stress the second syllable, saying "tea" as /ˌtiː/. This is incorrect, as "tea" is a single syllable word. Tip: Remember to keep the stress on the single syllable: /tiː/.