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wonder word: vegetable

Sunday, November 8, 2020 by Eva Easton 4 Comments

Reduction is when a vowel in an unstressed
syllable is pronounced /ə, ɪ/ or disappears completely.

In this video, we practice reduction in the word vegetable


Now it’s your turn.
Name that vegetable.

1. 

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/vegetable-11-lettuce.mp3This vegetable is used mostly salads.

2. 

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/vegetable-9-potato.mp3We use this vegetable to make fries.

3. 

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/vegetable-3-peas.mp3These vegetables grow inside a pod.

4. 

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/vegetable-2-corn.mp3This vegetable is used as human food, as well as animal food and biofuel.

5. 

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/vegetable-7-cucumber.mp3You can use these vegetables to make pickles.

6. 

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/vegetable-10-tomatoes.mp3Are tomatoes a vegetable or a fruit?

7. 

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/vegetable-4-broccoli.mp3What is Eva's favorite vegetable?

8. 

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/vegetable-8-pepper.mp3This vegetable gets its name from its shape.

9. 

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/vegetable-11-caulifower.mp3This vegetable is part of the cabbage family?

10. 

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/vegetable-1-pumpkin.mp3What is the most popular pie that Americans eat at Thanksgiving?

11. 

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/vegetable-6-radish.mp3The name of this vegetable means "root."

12. 

https://www.evaeaston.com/wp-content/uploads/vegetable-5-carrots.mp3What vegetable do rabbits especially like to eat?

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  1. Georgina says

    Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    I just loved it! Now I know the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Thks, Sra. Eva!

    Reply
    • Eva Easton says

      Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      Thank you. I’ve been asked many times about this question about tomatoes. Now we all know what the difference is.

      Eva

      Reply
  2. Fatima says

    Monday, November 9, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    I loved the vegetable activity thank you very much

    Reply
  3. Eva Easton says

    Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:14 pm

    Hi Fatima,

    Did you know that tomatoes were both a fruit and a vegetable?

    Eva

    Reply

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