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braille
Definition:
(nou) French educator who lost his sight at the age of three and who invented a system of writing and printing for sightless people (1809-1852) (nou) a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals
Examples:
Braille music uses the same six position Braille cell as literary braille.
Japanese braille is a braille code for writing the Japanese language.
The base of a refreshable braille display is a pure braille terminal.
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Common mistakes of braille pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce "braille" with a long "a" sound, saying /breɪl/ instead of the correct /breɪl/ (US) or /breɪl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the diphthong in "ai" to ensure the correct sound.
- Silent "e" confusion: Some may add an "e" sound at the end, pronouncing it as /breɪlɛ/. This is incorrect. The final "e" in "braille" is silent. Tip: Remember that "braille" ends with the /l/ sound.
- Stress misplacement: Learners often place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /brəˈɪl/. The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈbreɪl/. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when practicing.
- Mispronouncing the "r": Some speakers may pronounce "braille" as /bɹeɪl/, using a hard "r" sound. The correct pronunciation has a softer "r." Tip: Practice the "r" sound by lightly rolling it without adding extra emphasis.
- Overemphasizing the "l": It's common to overemphasize the "l" sound, making it sound like /bɹeɪl/. The correct pronunciation is smoother with a subtle "l" sound. Tip: Keep the "l" light and fluid, blending it into the word.