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bugle
Definition:
(nou) a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares (nou) any of various low-growing annual or perennial evergreen herbs native to Eurasia; used for ground cover (nou) a tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothing for decoration
Examples:
At this instant the signal of the bugle was heard.
At the blare of the bugle, the cannons stopped firing from the galley.
He played the soprano bugle in 1985, and the mellophone bugle in 1987.
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Common mistakes of bugle pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "bu-GLE" instead of "BU-gəl" (US: /ˈbjuːɡl/, UK: /ˈbjuːɡl/). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Overpronouncing the "g": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "g" sound, leading to "bug-gle." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the "g" soft and smooth, blending it into the "u."
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some may say "bgl" instead of "bugle," dropping the vowel altogether. This can make the word unrecognizable. Tip: Remember to include the schwa sound /ə/ after the "g" for clarity.
- Confusing with "bugler": Learners often mix up "bugle" with "bugler," pronouncing it as "bug-lər." The words are distinct. Tip: Focus on the ending; "bugle" ends with /əl/, while "bugler" has /lər/.
- Mispronouncing the "u" sound: Some pronounce the "u" in "bugle" as a short "u," sounding like "buh-gul." This alters the meaning. Tip: Practice saying "you" to get the correct long "u" sound for "bugle."