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vanilla
Definition:
(nou) any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers (nou) a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans) (nou) a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans
Phonetic Transcription:
vəˈnɪlə
Examples:
Pour the milk into a saucepan, and stir in the sugar and vanilla.
Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
It is a representation of the average color of vanilla.
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Common mistakes of vanilla pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people pronounce "vanilla" with a short "a" sound, as in "cat". The correct pronunciation is with a schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable, making it "vəˈnɪl.ə". Tip: Focus on the unstressed vowel sound in the second syllable.
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the first syllable, saying "VAN-illa". In both US and UK pronunciations, the stress is on the second syllable: "vəˈnɪl.ə". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the second syllable.
- Omitting the second "l": It's common to drop the second "l", pronouncing it as "vuh-NIH". The correct pronunciation includes both "l" sounds: "vəˈnɪl.ə". Tip: Pronounce each syllable clearly to ensure both "l" sounds are heard.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "vanilla" with "vanilla bean" or "vanilla extract", altering the pronunciation slightly. The correct form remains "vəˈnɪl.ə". Tip: Keep the context in mind to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the final "a": Learners sometimes stress the final "a" too much, leading to "vanill-AH". The correct pronunciation ends softly with a schwa sound: "vəˈnɪl.ə". Tip: Practice saying the word in a sentence to help with natural flow.