Pronunciation ChallengeWhat is the BEST Fruit?

What’s up? VoiceTubers! My name is Ingrid and you’re listening to today’s pronunciation challenge. Today is very special to me, this is my fiftieth episode of pronunciation challenge. I still clearly remember the day Winnie told me I’m going to be the host, I was terrified. That night, I was taking a bath while thinking about what my catchphrase([ˋkætʃ͵frez]口號,標語) should be. I need to confess([kənˋfɛs] v.坦白), before I went with that, I tried a few different ones.

(Lyrics of “Top of the world” by the Carpenters) I’m on the top of the world looking down on creation and the only explanation I can find.

I can’t believe I’m gonna be a pronunciation([prə͵nʌnsɪˋeʃən] n.發音)challenge host. Can I even pronounce([prəˋnaʊns] v.發音) words well? Maybe l’ll be okay. But first, I think l’ll need to think of a catchphrase. “Hey, VoiceTubers! How’s it going? How’s your day so far?” Wait, I think Winnie uses that one. “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the pronunciation challenge.” No, no, that doesn’t sound right. I wonder if Celeste thought of hers yet, she would probably think of something cool, she’s so cool, and I’m so not cool. I need to think of something cool. “Yo! yo! yo! VoiceTubers! Ingrid’s in the house.” Nah, too gangster([ˋgæŋstɚ]匪徒). Okay, maybe I shouldn’t try to sound cool. Why do I want to be cool when I’m actually not? What’s up with that? “What’s up?VoiceTubers!” It’s perfect! What’s up is a greeting ,and it’s fun, and lively([ˋlaɪvlɪ]活潑的). “ What’s up? VoiceTubers! My name is Ingrid and you’re listening to today’s pronunciation challenge.“ That’s it!
And that is how I got my catchphrase. I can’t believe I’ve said it fifty times in total.

Thank you guys, for being here with me for the journey. And no, this’s not going to be my last episode. When that day comes, I‘ll give a longer speech on how appreciated I’m of you guys. But for now, we need to talk about today’s topic. Today’s video is about fruits. Okay, I know it has nothing to do with long intro we just had, but here we go. In today’s video, the speaker talks about what he thinks is the best fruit. Spoiler alert, it’s a tomato. If you want to know why that is, go watch the video, but before that, let’s practice today’s sentence. “Not really, people seem to associate sweetness with fruit and savory with vegetables. I associate vegetables with grossness.”

1-1. sweetness [ˋswitnɪs] (n.)甜味，甜蜜；可愛
It means the quality of being sweet. * You should add a little salt in the chocolate, it brings out the sweetness.

1-2. sweet [swit] (adj .)1.（尤指食物或飲料）甜的 2. 溫和的，和藹的，討人喜歡的 3. （聲音）甜美的，悅耳的，動聽的
Now, let’s take a look at the word sweet. Sweet is an adjective, and it can mean three kind of things. The first one is (especially of food or drink) means having a taste similar to that of sugar, not bitter, nor salty. The second meaning is kind and pleasant. The third meaning, if a sound is sweet, it is pleasant and easy to like. Let’s make three sentences here.
* The tea was too sweet(甜的) for her taste, so she asked me to throw it and make her a new cup.
* He was sweet(溫和的) when we first started dating . I can’t believe he turned out to be such a monster.
* Michelle has a sweet(動聽的) voice, which suits her elegant appearance.

2-1. associate [əˋsoʃɪɪt] (v.)將…（與…）聯繫起來，把…聯繫在一起
The next vocabulary of the day is associate. When the associate is a verb, it means to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else.
* I associate the color yellow with sun and warmth.

2-2. associate [əˋsoʃɪɪt] (n.)朋友；同事；（生意）夥伴 (可數名詞)
When the associate is used as a noun, it means someone who is closely connected to another person as a companion, friend, or a business partner.
* I had the chance to meet Mark and his business associates yesterday. To be frank([fræŋk]坦白的), I think they’re all rich snobs(勢利鬼).

2-3. association [ə͵sosɪˋeʃən] (n.)1. 協會；社團；聯盟 2. 聯繫；關係；關聯
It means a group of people who work together in a single organization for a particular purpose, or it can mean the fact of being involved with or connected to someone or something.
* My mom is a member of the parent-teacher association(協會) in our school. They arrange meetings once a month.
* I have no association with the criminal. Set me free!

3-1. savory [ˋsevərɪ] (adj .)鹹的；辛辣的
Savory food is salty and spicy, and not sweet.
* Pizza is meant to be savory, this chocolate-banana pizza just doesn’t taste right.
Guys, do you prefer sweet pizza or savory pizza? I prefer the savory kind. I think sweet pizza is a little bit strange to me. Just my opinion, if you like sweet pizza, that’s alright, but I don’t really like them.

3-2. savor [ˋsevɚ] (v.)享用 (食物)，品嚐；欣賞
Anyway, let’s take a look at savor. Savor is the verb form of savory.
Savor means to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible.
* Sheldon chewed slowly trying to savor the expensive caviar(/ˈkæv.i.ɑːr/魚子醬).

Okay, guys, that’s it for today’s pronunciation challenge. Make sure to leave a comment and a recording. Thank you guys so much for listening. You guys are the best. My name is Ingrid and I’ll see you next time!

Day 492
Not really, people seem to associate sweetness with fruit and savory with vegetables. I associate vegetables with grossness.

associate [əˈsoʊʃiət] (v.) 聯想; 把...聯繫起來
savory [ˈseɪvəri] (adj .) 鹹的; 美味可口的
grossness [ˈgrosnɪs] (n.) 粗俗;下流
gross [gros] (n.) 總額;總量

Day 5
Not really, people seem to associate sweetness with fruit and savory with vegetables. I associate vagetables with grossness

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