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berlioz
Definition:
(nou) French composer of romantic works (1803-1869)
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Common mistakes of berlioz pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "Berlioz" instead of the correct stress on the first syllable /ˈbɜr.li.oʊz/ (US) or /ˈbɜː.li.əʊz/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "e" in "Berlioz" can be mispronounced as a short "e" sound, instead of the correct /ɜr/ (US) or /ɜː/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying the "Ber" as in "bird" to get the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the final "z": Some may pronounce the "z" at the end too strongly, making it sound like "Berliozz." The correct pronunciation ends softly with a /z/. Tip: Keep the "z" subtle, almost blending it with the preceding vowel.
- Ignoring the "li" syllable: A common mistake is to skip the "li" sound, leading to "Berlioz" sounding like "Berlz." The correct pronunciation includes the /li/ sound. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "Ber-li-oz" to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "o" vowel: The "o" in "Berlioz" can be mispronounced as a long "o" sound. The correct pronunciation is /oʊ/ (US) or /əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Think of the "o" as in "go" to get it right.