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trifle
Definition:
(nou) a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate (nou) a detail that is considered insignificant (nou) something of small importance
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtraɪfəl
Examples:
It is a trifling matter, but it is a trifle I would like to clarify.
In a trifle bowl, mix all the ingredients.
It is the method about how to eat trifle.
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Common mistakes of trifle pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "tri-FLE" instead of the correct "TRI-fle" (ˈtraɪfəl for US and UK). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce the first syllable as "tree" rather than "tri" (ˈtraɪ). This leads to a mispronunciation of "trifle." Tip: Focus on the "ai" sound, which should be pronounced like "eye."
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: A common mistake is to pronounce "trifle" with a heavy emphasis on the last syllable, making it sound like "trif-UL." Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick, almost blending it with the first.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Some speakers pronounce the last syllable too distinctly, ignoring the schwa sound in "trifle" (ˈtraɪfəl). Tip: Practice saying the word quickly to help the last syllable sound more relaxed and less emphasized.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "trifle" with "trifle" (ˈtraɪfəl) and "trifle" (ˈtraɪfəl), leading to pronunciation errors. Tip: Pay attention to context and practice differentiating these words to avoid confusion.