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bouquet
Definition:
(nou) an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present (nou) a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
Phonetic Transcription:
bʊˈkeɪ
Examples:
He bought a bouquet of pimpernel from the flower shop.
The winner of the finals receives a cash prize and a flower bouquet.
Mr. Thurber was awarded the bouquet of the evening.
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Common mistakes of bouquet pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bou-'ket" instead of the correct "'bou-ket". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by IPA: /buˈkeɪ/ (US), /bʊˈkeɪ/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "bouquet" with a short "o" sound, saying "buh-kay". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound, as in /buˈkeɪ/ (US) and /bʊˈkeɪ/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" at the end, resulting in "bouquet-t". Tip: The "t" is silent; ensure you end with the "kay" sound instead.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some learners mistakenly say "bou-quet" with three syllables. The correct pronunciation has only two. Tip: Practice saying "bou-kay" smoothly to avoid adding an extra syllable.
- Ignoring the silent "u": Some people pronounce the "u" in "bouquet", saying "buh-kay". Tip: Remember that the "u" is silent, and focus on the correct pronunciation of the first syllable: /buˈkeɪ/ (US), /bʊˈkeɪ/ (UK).