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vintage
Definition:
(nou) a season's yield of wine from a vineyard (nou) the oldness of wines
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪntɪdʒ
Examples:
The first wine released was from the 2008 vintage.
The wines tend to be reliant on the overall quality of the vintage.
Don't be a snob, buy vintage
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Common mistakes of vintage pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "vin-ˈtage". However, the correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ". Tip: Always emphasize the "vin" part.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "a" instead of the correct "ɪ". This leads to saying "van-tage" instead of "vintage". Tip: Remember, the first syllable should sound like "vin".
- Over-articulating the "t": Some may pronounce "vintage" with an exaggerated "t", making it sound like "vin-tij". The correct pronunciation is "ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ", with a soft "t". Tip: Keep the "t" subtle and smooth.
- Ignoring the final "dge": Learners sometimes drop the "dge" sound, saying "vin-ta". The accurate pronunciation includes the "dge" which sounds like "dʒ". Tip: Practice the ending to ensure you say "vintage" correctly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "vintage" with "ventage" or "vintaj". The correct form is "ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ". Tip: Focus on distinguishing the "vin" sound and the ending "tɪdʒ" to avoid mix-ups.