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tempura
Definition:
(nou) vegetables and seafood dipped in batter and deep-fried
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Common mistakes of tempura pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "tem-PU-ra" instead of "TEM-pu-ra". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable with IPA: /ˈtɛmpʊrə/ (US) and /ˈtɛmpjʊərə/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "tempura" with a long "u" sound, saying "tem-pu-ra" instead of the correct short "u". Tip: Use the IPA to guide you: /ˈtɛmpʊrə/ (US) and /ˈtɛmpjʊərə/ (UK) for clarity.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to overemphasize the final "a", pronouncing it as "tempur-AH" rather than the softer "tempura". Tip: Focus on the subtle ending, as indicated by the IPA: /ˈtɛmpʊrə/ (US), where it sounds more like "uh".
- Missing the "n" sound: Some speakers omit the "n" in "tempura", leading to a pronunciation like "tem-pura". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "n" clearly to maintain the correct sound: /ˈtɛmpʊrə/ (US) and /ˈtɛmpjʊərə/ (UK).
- Incorrect syllable division: Learners often divide "tempura" incorrectly into three syllables, saying "tem-pu-ra". Tip: Remember that it has only three syllables, but the first is stressed, as shown in the IPA: /ˈtɛmpʊrə/ (US) and /ˈtɛmpjʊərə/ (UK).