English Vocabulary and Pronunciation Guide: Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to “English with Lucy”. Today, we have a special lesson focusing on the pronunciation and vocabulary of fruits, vegetables, and nuts in English.

What You’ll Learn

• 42 different fruits, vegetables, and nuts
• Correct pronunciations with audio examples
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Usage in sentences

Understanding the Basics: Fruits and Vegetables

Before we dive into the pronunciation, let’s clarify the difference between fruits and vegetables. Many of my students often confuse these two terms, so it’s important to get it right.

Vegetable is a countable noun. For example, “Do you like this vegetable?” or “I prefer these vegetables.” When the word “vegetable” is plural, we add an “s” at the end, like “vegetables.” However, fruit is a bit different. It’s an exception and can sometimes be treated as an uncountable noun. When talking about general fruit, we use “fruit,” not “fruits.” For instance, “In a supermarket, you would see ‘fruit and vegetables,’ not ‘fruits and vegetables.'”

Let’s Start with Fruits

In this section, we will go through 42 different fruits, their pictures, and their correct pronunciations. Make sure to repeat after me and practice your pronunciation.

• Apple /??pl/
• Banana /b??nɑ?n?/
• Orange /??r?nd?/
• Lemon /?lem?n/
• Lime /la?m/
• Grape /ɡre?p/
• Plum /pl?m/
• Kiwi /?ki?wi?/
• Pear /pe?(r)/
• Strawberry /?str??b?ri/
• Blueberry /?blu?b?ri/
• Fig /f?ɡ/
• Pomegranate /?p?m?ɡr?n?t/
• Pineapple /?pa?n?pl/
• Dragon Fruit /?dr?ɡ?n//fru?t/
• Watermelon /w??t?mel?n/
• Tomato /t??mɑ?t??/

Next Up: Vegetables

Now that we’ve covered the fruits, let’s move on to vegetables. Here are some common vegetables and their correct pronunciations:

• Carrot /?k?r?t/
• Potato /p??te?t??/
• Pepper /?pep?(r)/
• Chilli /?t??li/
• Cucumber /?kju?k?mb?(r)/
• Aubergine /???b??i?n/
• Artichoke /?ɑ?t?t???k/
• Onion /??nj?n/
• Garlic /?ɡɑ?l?k/
• Avocado /??v??kɑ?d??/
• Asparagus /??sp?r?ɡ?s/
• Broccoli /?br?k?li/
• Mushroom /?m??r?m/
• Gherkin /?ɡ??k?n/
• Radish /?r?d??/
• Pea /pi?/
• Pumpkin /?p?mpk?n/
• Ginger /?d??nd??(r)/

Final Chapter: Nuts

In the final part of our lesson, we’ll explore the pronunciation of nuts. Here are some common nuts and their correct pronunciations:

• Walnut /?w??ln?t/
• Pistachio /p??st??i??/
• Brazil nut /br??z?l n?t/
• Peanut /?pi?n?t/
• Hazelnut /he?zln?t/
• Macadamia /?m?k??de?mi?/
• Almond /?ɑ?m?nd/

Conclusion

And that’s a wrap for today’s lesson! I hope you found this guide helpful in improving your English vocabulary and pronunciation. Don’t forget to comment below with your favorite items from this list. Also, connect with me on social media for more language learning resources.

Stay tuned for our next lesson, where we’ll continue to expand your English language skills!