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How to pronounce:
brusque
Phonetic Transcription:
bruːsk
Examples:
Sorry about the brusque messages.
The brusque attitude is telling, and disappointing.
His brusque refusal infuriated the farmers.
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Common mistakes of brusque pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "brusque" with a long "u" sound, like /ruː/. The correct pronunciation is /brʌsk/ in US and /brʊsk/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound for accuracy.
- Misplaced stress: Many people mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "brus-QUE" instead of the correct "BRUS-que." The primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Practice emphasizing "BRUS" to master the stress pattern.
- Silent "e" confusion: Some may add an "e" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "brusque-e." The correct pronunciation ends with a hard "k" sound, /k/. Tip: Remember that "brusque" is a monosyllabic word.
- Overemphasizing "s": Learners sometimes pronounce "brusque" with a heavy "s" sound, making it sound like "brusssque." The correct pronunciation has a softer "s" sound, almost blending into the "k." Tip: Keep the "s" light and quick.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some pronounce "brusque" with an elongated vowel sound, making it sound like "broosk." The US pronunciation is /brʌsk/ and UK is /brʊsk/. Tip: Shorten the vowel to avoid this mistake.