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turkey
Definition:
(nou) large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food (nou) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans; on the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1918, the Young Turks, led by Kemal Ataturk, established a republic in 1923 (nou) a person who does something thoughtless or annoying (nou) flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted (nou) an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtɜːki
Examples:
It was lovely to get the turkey and the smile.
People eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
We eat turkey on holidays.
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Common mistakes of turkey pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "turkey" with a long "u" sound, as in "turtle" /ˈtɜːr.ki/ (UK) or /ˈtɜr.ki/ (US). Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound to pronounce it correctly.
- Misplaced stress: Some people stress the second syllable, saying "tur-KEY" instead of the correct "TUR-key." Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Over-articulated "r": Learners often pronounce the "r" in "turkey" too strongly, making it sound like "turr-key." Tip: Use a softer "r" to achieve a more natural sound.
- Dropping the "k": A common mistake is to pronounce "turkey" as "turry," omitting the "k" sound altogether. Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "k" to avoid confusion.
- Confusing with "turk": Some may confuse "turkey" with "Turk," pronouncing it as "Turk-ee." Tip: Remember that "turkey" has two syllables, while "Turk" has one.