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trim
Definition:
(nou) a state of arrangement or appearance (nou) a decoration or adornment on a garment (nou) attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation (nou) cutting down to the desired size or shape
Phonetic Transcription:
trɪm
Examples:
The trim is the visible portion of the light.
As the compartment filled, the boat's trim became uncontrollable.
Can hair dressers trim their hair on their own
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Common mistakes of trim pronunciation
- Dropping the final "m": Some learners pronounce "trim" as "trɪn" instead of "trɪm". This changes the meaning and can confuse listeners. Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the final "m" clearly.
- Misplacing the stress: A few may stress the wrong syllable, saying "ˈtrim" instead of the correct "trɪm". This can make your speech sound unnatural. Tip: Remember that "trim" has only one syllable, so keep the stress on it.
- Overemphasizing the vowel sound: Some people say "trɪːm" with an elongated vowel. The correct pronunciation is "trɪm" with a short vowel sound. Tip: Keep the vowel sound short and crisp for clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might mix up "trim" with "trem" or "grim". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Practice distinguishing "trim" by focusing on the "tr" sound at the beginning.
- Incorrectly pronouncing "tr": Some may pronounce "trim" as "chrim" due to a misinterpretation of the "tr" blend. This alters the word entirely. Tip: Practice the "tr" sound by combining "t" and "r" quickly to achieve the correct pronunciation.