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bourbon
Definition:
(nou) a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South) (nou) whiskey distilled from a mash of corn and malt and rye and aged in charred oak barrels (nou) a member of the European royal family that ruled France (nou) a European royal line that ruled in France (from 1589-1793) and Spain and Naples and Sicily
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Bourbon vanilla is special in that it does not contain bourbon.
Cocktails with whiskey/whisky or bourbon.
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Common mistakes of bourbon pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bour-BON" instead of the correct "BUR-bən" (US: ˈbɜrbən, UK: ˈbɔːbən). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Overpronouncing "r": Some speakers pronounce the "r" too strongly, leading to "burr-bon." This is incorrect as the "r" should be softer. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and fluid to maintain the smooth sound of "bourbon."
- Ignoring the schwa sound: The final syllable is often mispronounced as "bon" instead of the correct "bən." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Practice the schwa sound, which is a quick and relaxed "uh" sound in "bourbon."
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may say "bore-bon," using an incorrect vowel sound. The correct pronunciation has a more centralized vowel in the first syllable. Tip: Focus on the "BUR" sound, which should be pronounced like "burr," not "bore."
- Adding extra syllables: Learners sometimes say "bour-bon" with two distinct syllables instead of the correct three. The proper pronunciation is "BUR-bən." Tip: Break it down into three parts: "BUR," "b," and the schwa "ən" for clarity.