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basque
Definition:
(nou) a member of a people of unknown origin living in the western Pyrenees in France and Spain (nou) the language of the Basque people; of no known relation to any other language
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Common mistakes of basque pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "basque" with a long "a" sound, like "baysk." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /bæsk/ in US English and /bɑːsk/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound in "basque."
- Ignoring the final consonant: Some people tend to drop the "que" sound at the end, saying "bas." This omission alters the word's meaning. The final sound is crucial. Tip: Practice saying "basque" clearly, emphasizing the "k" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "basque" with "bask," which has a different meaning and pronunciation. "Bask" is pronounced /bæsk/ in both US and UK English but lacks the "que." Tip: Pay attention to context to distinguish between the two.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ba-SKUE." The correct stress is on the first syllable, pronounced as "BAS-que." Tip: Remember to emphasize the first part of "basque" when speaking.
- Mispronouncing the "qu" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "qu" as "kw," resulting in "baskw." In "basque," the "qu" is pronounced as a hard "k" sound. Tip: Practice saying "basque" slowly to master the correct "k" pronunciation.