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wheat
Definition:
(nou) annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains (nou) grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour (nou) a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white
Phonetic Transcription:
wiːt
Examples:
The people made bread from wheat.
Paddy and wheat are the main crops of the block.
The major crops of the area are wheat and maize.
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Common mistakes of wheat pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "wheat" as /wɪt/, using the short "i" sound instead of the correct long "ee" sound /wiːt/. Tip: Focus on elongating the "ee" to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Ignoring the initial "wh" sound: A common mistake is to say "wheat" as /wiːt/, omitting the "h" sound. This can lead to confusion with "meet." Tip: Emphasize the "wh" as /hw/ to differentiate it clearly.
- Confusing it with "wet": Some people pronounce "wheat" as /wɛt/, which sounds like "wet." This mistake can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "wheat" has a long "ee" sound, contrasting with the short "e" in "wet."
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners might incorrectly stress "wheat" as /ˈwɛt/, placing emphasis on the wrong syllable. This can make the word sound unfamiliar. Tip: Ensure the stress is on the first syllable, pronounced as /wiːt/.
- Overemphasizing the "t" sound: Some may pronounce "wheat" with an exaggerated "t" sound, leading to /wiːtʃ/. This can change the word's meaning entirely. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and clear, without adding extra sounds.