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bocce
Definition:
(nou) Italian bowling played on a long narrow dirt court
Examples:
A bocce set has four green and four red bocce balls.
It is always and without question bocce.
Similar games are bocce and bowls.
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Common mistakes of bocce pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bo-CHEE" [bəˈtʃi]. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "BOC" [ˈbɒtʃi] in UK and "BAH-chee" [ˈbɑːtʃi] in US.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "bocce" with a long "o" as in "boat," resulting in "BOH-chee" [boʊˈtʃi]. Tip: Use a short "o" sound, as in "cot," to say "bocce" correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "c": A common mistake is to pronounce the "c" as a hard "k," saying "bok-kee" [bɔːkˈki]. Tip: The "cc" in "bocce" should sound like "ch," making it "BOC-chee."
- Ignoring the final "e": Some speakers drop the final "e," saying "boc" [bɔːk]. Tip: Always include the final "e" to ensure you pronounce it as "bocce" [ˈbɒtʃi] or [ˈbɑːtʃi].
- Confusing with "bocci": People often mix "bocce" with "bocci," leading to the incorrect pronunciation "BOC-ee" [ˈbɔːsi]. Tip: Remember that "bocce" has a distinct ending, pronounced "boc-chee" [ˈbɒtʃi] or [ˈbɑːtʃi].