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boulevardier
Definition:
(nou) a visitor of a city boulevard (especially in Paris)
Examples:
A noted boulevardier , Beebe had an impressive and baroque wardrobe.
Seems to be a significant young Toronto boulevardier by sum of the parts.
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Common mistakes of boulevardier pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "boulevardier" as /ˌbuː.ləˈvɑːr.di.eɪ/. The correct stress is on the last syllable: /ˌbuː.lə.vɑːrˈdɪər/. Tip: Focus on the ending "-dier" to emphasize the final syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers may mispronounce the "u" in "boulevardier" as /ʌ/ instead of /uː/. This can lead to saying "bʌl" instead of "bu". Tip: Practice saying "blue" to get the "u" sound correct.
- Incorrect "r" pronunciation: The "r" in "boulevardier" can be pronounced too harshly, leading to /ˈr/ instead of the softer /ˈdɪər/. Tip: Try to soften the "r" sound, making it more fluid in the context of the word.
- Missing the final sound: Some may drop the ending sound, pronouncing it as /ˌbuː.lə.vɑːrˈdi/. The full pronunciation includes a clear "er" sound at the end: /ˌbuː.lə.vɑːrˈdɪər/. Tip: Practice articulating the ending to avoid dropping the sound.
- Overemphasis on "boulevard": Learners often stress the "boulevard" part too much, saying /ˈbuː.lə.vɑːrd/. The focus should shift to the "dier" part. Tip: Break the word into two parts and practice each separately for better clarity.