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wainscoting
Definition:
(nou) a wainscoted wall (or wainscoted walls collectively) (nou) wooden panels that can be used to line the walls of a room
Examples:
Water flooded the church as high as the top of the wainscoting on the walls.
The walls are of birch and maple combined with wainscoting.
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Common mistakes of wainscoting pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "wainscoting" as /weɪnˈskɒtɪŋ/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈweɪnˌskɔːtɪŋ/ in US and /ˈweɪnˌskɒtɪŋ/ in UK. Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing "wains": Many people pronounce "wains" as /weɪnz/ instead of /weɪnz/. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Remember that the "w" is silent, so it sounds like "wains."
- Overemphasizing "scot": Some may say "scot" with a heavy emphasis, pronouncing it as /ˈskɒt/. The correct pronunciation is /ˌskɔːt/ in US and /ˌskɒt/ in UK. Tip: Keep the "scot" part light and quick.
- Neglecting the "ing" ending: Learners might drop the "ing" sound, saying "wainscot" as /ˈweɪnˌskɒt/. The full form is "wainscoting," pronounced /ˈweɪnˌskɔːtɪŋ/. Tip: Always pronounce the "ing" clearly to complete the word.
- Confusing with similar terms: Some confuse "wainscoting" with "wainscot," which is a part of the word. "Wainscoting" refers to the paneling itself. Tip: Remember that "wainscoting" includes the "ing" for the correct term.