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vegetable
Definition:
(nou) edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant (nou) any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvedʒɪtəbəl
Examples:
The food in dispute is the bitter vegetable, the chazeret.
Eating vegetable is healthy.
The 'Cabbage' is a leafy vegetable.
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Common mistakes of vegetable pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "VEG-etable" instead of the correct "VEG-ə-tə-bəl" (US) or "VEG-ət-ə-bəl" (UK). Tip: Remember that the stress falls on the first syllable.
- Omitting syllables: Some learners pronounce "vegetable" as "VEG-table," dropping the middle syllables. This leads to a misunderstanding. Tip: Practice saying all syllables clearly: "VEG-ə-tə-bəl."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The second syllable is often mispronounced. Instead of "VEG-eh-tə-bəl," it should be pronounced as "VEG-ə-tə-bəl" (US) or "VEG-ət-ə-bəl" (UK). Tip: Focus on the schwa sound in the second syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers pronounce the "t" too strongly, saying "VEG-eta-ble." The correct pronunciation has a softer "t" sound. Tip: Keep the "t" light and blend it into the following syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might mix up "vegetable" with "vegetation" or "vegetarian," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Clearly distinguish "vegetable" as "VEG-ə-tə-bəl" to avoid confusion with these words.