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trinket
Definition:
(nou) cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtrɪŋkɪt
Examples:
The mall staple that sells every kind of jewelry and trinket a little girl could wish for.
Privileges and obligations are associated with the trinket.
Perhaps it is better to give the trinket collectors DYK as their place.
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Common mistakes of trinket pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "trin-ˈket". Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the first syllable, "ˈtrink-et".
- Incorrect vowel sound: People often pronounce the "i" as in "bit", saying "ˈtrink-it". Tip: Use the long "i" sound as in "drink" to say "trinket" correctly: "ˈtrink-et".
- Overemphasizing the "k" sound: Some may say "trin-ket" with a strong "k". Tip: The "k" should be softer and blend into the "et" sound, resulting in "ˈtrink-et".
- Omitting the final "t": A common mistake is to drop the final "t", pronouncing it as "trink-e". Tip: Ensure to articulate the final "t" clearly for proper pronunciation: "ˈtrink-et".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may mix "trinket" with "ticket", saying "ˈtɪk-it". Tip: Focus on the initial "tr" sound in "trinket" to differentiate it: "ˈtrink-et".