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balenciaga
Definition:
(nou) Spanish fashion designer known for his stark elegant designs (1895-1972)
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Common mistakes of balenciaga pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many misplace the stress on the second syllable, saying "Ba-len-ˈci-a-ga". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "Ba-len-ˈci-a-ga". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ci" syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce the "a" in "Balenciaga" as "æ" (as in "cat"), leading to "Bæ-len-ci-a-ga". The correct pronunciation uses an "ɑ" sound. Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like "ah" in "father".
- Syllable separation: People often run the syllables together, making it sound like "Balenciaga" is one long word. It should be pronounced with clear syllable breaks: "Ba-len-ci-a-ga". Tip: Practice saying each syllable slowly before speeding up.
- "ci" sound confusion: The "ci" in "Balenciaga" is often mispronounced as "si", resulting in "Ba-len-ˈsi-a-ga". The correct sound is "chi" as in "cheese". Tip: Think of "ci" as the "chi" in "chocolate".
- Final "ga" pronunciation: Some people say "ga" like "guh", leading to "Ba-len-ci-a-guh". The correct pronunciation is more like "ga" in "gala". Tip: Keep the final "ga" crisp and short.