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Eating out
30 English words for this topic, with their IPA. Tap one to hear it and record yourself.
- restaurant/ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/
- menu/ˈmɛn.ju/
- waiter/ˈweɪ̯tɚ/
- waitress/ˈweɪ.tɹɪs/
- dish/dɪʃ/
- appetizer/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzə/
- dessert/dɪˈzɝt/
- drink/ˈdɹɪŋk/
- bill/ˈbɪl/
- tip/təp/
- vegetarian/vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/
- allergic/əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/
- spicy/ˈspaɪsi/
- delicious/dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/
- recommend/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛnd/
- table/ˈteɪbəl/
- fork/fɔɹk/
- knife/naɪf/
- spoon/spuːn/
- napkin/ˈnæpˌkɪn/
- glass/ɡlæs/
- bottle/ˈbɑtəl/
- salmon/ˈsæmən/
- steak/steɪk/
- vegetable/ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəl/
- sauce/sɔs/
- rare/ɹɛɚ/
- medium/ˈmiː.di.əm/
- chef/ʃɛf/
- takeout/ˈteɪkaʊt/
Phrases to practice
In the app you say them out loud and Selora shows you which syllable to adjust.
- The waiter brought the menu and a glass of water.
- This vegetable dish is delicious, and the table is lovely.
- I'm vegetarian, so no steak or salmon for me.
Practice this topic in the app
Short lessons with these words and phrases: you say them out loud and Selora tells you which syllable to fix.
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