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aficionado
Definition:
(nou) a fan of bull fighting (nou) a serious devotee of some particular music genre or musical performer
Examples:
Combs is also a jazz aficionado.
Hawke is known to be an aficionado of chess.
Miller is an aficionado of heavy metal.
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Common mistakes of aficionado pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many speakers place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "aficionado" as /ˌæfɪtʃəˈnɑːdoʊ/ instead of /ˌæfɪʃəˈnɑːdoʊ/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable, "na".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people mispronounce the "i" in "aficionado" as a long "ee" sound, saying /æfɪˈtʃiːnɑːdoʊ/. Tip: The "i" should be pronounced as a short "ih" sound, like in "bit".
- Silent letter misinterpretation: A common mistake is to pronounce the "c" in "aficionado" as a hard "k" sound, saying /æfɪˈkɒnɑːdoʊ/. Tip: The "c" is soft, pronounced like "sh" in this context.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some speakers may divide the syllables incorrectly, saying "a-fi-ci-a-do" instead of "aficionado". Tip: Break it down as "a-fi-ci-na-do" to maintain the correct flow.
- Overemphasis on vowels: People sometimes overemphasize the vowels in "aficionado", leading to an unnatural pronunciation. Tip: Keep a balanced emphasis on all syllables, ensuring they flow smoothly together.