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blonde
Definition:
(nou) a person with fair skin and hair (nou) a light grayish yellow to near white
Examples:
Her blonde hair is shaggy and frizzled.
Ms Young is a blonde, buxom beauty.
She has a blonde frizz hairstyle.
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Common mistakes of blonde pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce "blonde" as /blɒnd/ (UK) or /blɑnd/ (US). This happens when they confuse the vowel sounds. Tip: Practice the "o" sound as in "long" /lɔːŋ/ for UK or "on" /ɑn/ for US.
- Incorrect stress: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "blon-de" instead of the correct pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "blonde" is a single syllable word, so keep the stress on the first part: /blɒnd/ or /blɑnd/.
- Silent "e" confusion: Some may mistakenly pronounce the final "e" in "blonde." This can lead to "blond-e." Tip: In English, the "e" at the end is silent, so focus on ending with /d/.
- Overemphasizing the "d": When saying "blonde," some learners may overemphasize the "d" sound, resulting in a harsh pronunciation. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and quick, blending it smoothly with the "n" sound.
- Mispronouncing "blond": Some confuse "blonde" with "blond," which is a gendered term in English. The pronunciation is the same, but "blonde" is typically used for females. Tip: Use "blonde" when referring to women and "blond" for men, maintaining the same pronunciation /blɒnd/ or /blɑnd/.