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How to pronounce:
vest
Definition:
(nou) a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat (nou) a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
Phonetic Transcription:
vest
Examples:
It is usually sewn in the back the vest.
The clergy vest is a form of waistcoat.
The pleated skirt matches the vest.
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Common mistakes of vest pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly emphasize the second syllable, saying "ves-T". In English, "vest" is a single-syllable word with the primary stress on "v" (ˈvɛst). Tip: Focus on the initial sound to maintain correct stress.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The "e" in "vest" can be mispronounced as "ee" or "ay." The correct vowel sound is short and pronounced as /ɛ/ (ˈvɛst). Tip: Practice saying "bed" or "met" to get comfortable with the "e" sound.
- Adding extra sounds: Some may add an "uh" sound, pronouncing it as "vest-uh." This is incorrect, as "vest" is one syllable (ˈvɛst). Tip: Say "vest" quickly and clearly without any extra sounds at the end.
- Mispronouncing the final consonant: Learners might soften the "t" sound, saying "ves" instead of "vest." The final "t" should be crisp and clear (ˈvɛst). Tip: Practice with words like "cat" or "hat" to strengthen your "t" pronunciation.
- Incorrectly linking sounds: Some speakers may link "vest" with the following word, making it sound like "ves-t." In fluent speech, "vest" should maintain its distinct sound (ˈvɛst). Tip: Practice pausing slightly before the next word to enhance clarity.