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How to pronounce:
announce
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈnaʊns
Examples:
Pierre leaves to announce the good news to his fiance'.
Pierre leaves to announce the good news to his fiance.
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Common mistakes of announce pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-ˈnounce". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the second syllable: "ə-ˈnaʊns". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "nounce" to pronounce "announce" correctly.
- Omitting the initial vowel sound: A common mistake is to skip the initial vowel, saying "nounce" instead of "ə-ˈnaʊns". This alters the pronunciation significantly. Tip: Always start with the "ə" sound to ensure clarity in "announce".
- Pronouncing the final "ce": Many pronounce "announce" with a hard "s" sound, saying "an-noun-ces". The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "s" sound. Tip: Remember that "announce" ends with the sound "s", not "ces".
- Confusing with "announce" and "enounce": Some learners mix up "announce" with "enounce", which is rarely used. "Enounce" is pronounced "ɪ-ˈnaʊns". Tip: Remember that "announce" is the more common term, focusing on the stress and vowel sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "n" sound: A mistake is overemphasizing the "n" in "announce", leading to a heavy nasal sound. The correct pronunciation is smoother: "ə-ˈnaʊns". Tip: Practice saying "announce" fluidly to avoid excess nasal sounds.