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thyme
Definition:
(nou) any of various mints of the genus Thymus (nou) leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables
Phonetic Transcription:
taɪm
Examples:
Shouldn't thyme be mentioned in the article
There are sprigs of rosemary and thyme in the garden.
Dress with the sauce and sprigs of rosemary and thyme.
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Common mistakes of thyme pronunciation
- Misplacing the "h": Some people pronounce "thyme" with an "h" sound, saying "thime." This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /taɪm/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember that "thyme" starts with a "t" sound, not "h."
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "thyme" as two syllables, like "thy-me." The correct pronunciation is a single syllable: /taɪm/. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds together smoothly to maintain a single syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "thyme" with a short vowel sound, saying "thim." The accurate pronunciation uses the long vowel sound /aɪ/, as in "time." Tip: Practice saying it like "time" to get the vowel sound right.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: People sometimes incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "thy-ME." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /taɪm/. Tip: Emphasize the "thy" part to ensure proper stress placement.
- Confusing with similar words: "Thyme" is often confused with "time," leading to mispronunciation. Both words share the same pronunciation /taɪm/, but "thyme" refers to the herb. Tip: Associate "thyme" with cooking to reinforce its correct pronunciation.