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watermelon
Definition:
(nou) an African melon (nou) large oblong or roundish melon with a hard green rind and sweet watery red or occasionally yellowish pulp
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwɔːtəmelən
Examples:
The fruit is golf ball sized with the coloring of a watermelon.
I like to eat watermelon in summer.
One of the ways to refuse this is to serve watermelon.
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Common mistakes of watermelon pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "wa-ter-'melon" instead of "ˈwɔːtərˌmɛlən" (US) or "ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: Mispronouncing the "a" in "watermelon" as a short vowel sound can lead to saying "wot-er-melon." The correct pronunciation has a clearer "ah" sound as in "ˈwɔːtərˌmɛlən." Tip: Practice saying the "a" as in "father."
- Missing syllables: Some may drop the second syllable, saying "watermelon" as "water-melon." This alters the word's rhythm and clarity. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables to maintain the word's flow.
- Incorrect vowel length: Pronouncing the first vowel too short can lead to a misunderstanding of the word. "Watermelon" should have a longer "o" sound, as in "ˈwɔːtər." Tip: Focus on elongating the first vowel to sound natural.
- Blending sounds: Some learners may blend sounds, pronouncing "watermelon" too quickly as "wadermelon." This can make it hard to understand. Tip: Slow down and articulate each part of the word clearly for better clarity.