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tobacco
Definition:
(nou) leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion (nou) aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs
Phonetic Transcription:
təˈbækəʊ
Examples:
He has smoked tobacco for ten years.
Alcohol and tobacco were proscribed in the early years.
He described tobacco as a panacea and sent tobacco plants to the French court.
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Common mistakes of tobacco pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "to-BA-cco" instead of "to-BA-cco" (US: /təˈbækoʊ/, UK: /təˈbækəʊ/). Tip: Remember that the second syllable carries the primary stress.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "tobacco" with an "a" as in "father" instead of the short "a" sound as in "cat" (US: /æ/, UK: /æ/). Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some speakers pronounce the "c" too strongly, saying "to-bac-co" instead of the smoother "to-bac-co" (US: /k/, UK: /k/). Tip: Keep the "c" soft and blend it with the preceding syllable.
- Omitting the final vowel: Learners often drop the final vowel sound, saying "to-bac" instead of "to-bac-co" (US: /oʊ/, UK: /əʊ/). Tip: Make sure to articulate the final "co" clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some mix up "tobacco" with "tabacco," which is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "to-bac-co" (US: /ˈbækoʊ/, UK: /ˈbækəʊ/). Tip: Always check the spelling and pronunciation to avoid confusion.