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beige

Definition:

(nou) a very light brown

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The door opened and an elderly woman, bald head wrapped in a beige knit cap, hobbled out.

Mode beige is a very dark shade of beige.

These merit badges are in beige.

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Common mistakes of beige pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "beige" with an "a" sound, like "bay-j" /beɪdʒ/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the "e" sound, pronounced as /eɪ/ in both US and UK.
Ignoring the silent "g": Many mispronounce "beige" by emphasizing the "g," saying "bay-g" /beɪg/. This is not correct. Tip: Remember that the "g" is silent, so it should sound like "bayz" /beɪʒ/.
Overemphasizing the syllables: Some speakers stress both syllables equally, saying "be-ige" /ˈbeɪ.ɪdʒ/. This disrupts the flow. Tip: "Beige" is a single syllable word; pronounce it smoothly as /beɪʒ/.
Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "beige" with "page," pronouncing it as "pahj" /peɪdʒ/. This is incorrect. Tip: Pay attention to the initial sound; "beige" starts with a "b" /b/, not a "p" /p/.
Regional variations: In some regions, "beige" may be pronounced with a more pronounced "zh" sound, like "bayzh" /beɪʒ/. While acceptable, it's not standard. Tip: Stick to the common pronunciation /beɪʒ/ for clarity.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "beige" in English?

In English, "beige" is pronounced as /beɪʒ/ with a single syllable. The vowel sound is similar to the "ay" in "day," followed by the "zh" sound, which is like the "s" in "measure."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "beige" between American and British English?

There is no significant difference in the pronunciation of "beige" between American and British English; both use /beɪʒ/. However, regional accents may slightly affect the vowel quality.

What is the stress pattern for the word "beige"?

The word "beige" has primary stress on the entire syllable, so it is pronounced as /beɪʒ/. There are no other syllables, making it straightforward with no secondary stress.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "beige"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing "beige" as /bɛɪdʒ/, using a short "e" sound. Remember that the correct pronunciation uses the long "ay" sound /beɪʒ/, which is crucial for clarity.