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cacophony
Definition:
(nou) a loud harsh or strident noise (nou) loud confusing disagreeable sounds
Phonetic Transcription:
kæˈkɒfəni
Examples:
There is no mention of cacophony.
The cacophony clearly annoyed North.
This makes for a peculiar cacophony of interconnected characters.
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Common mistakes of cacophony pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ca-ˈcoph-o-ny". The correct stress is on the last syllable: "ˌkæ-ˈkɑː-fə-ni" (US) / "kə-ˈkɒf-əni" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the final syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the first vowel, saying "kə-ˈkɔː-fə-ni". The correct first vowel is "æ" as in "cat" for US and "ə" as in "sofa" for UK. Tip: Practice the "æ" sound to improve clarity.
- Syllable count: A common error is to add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "ca-coph-o-ny". The correct pronunciation has only four syllables: "ˌkæ-ˈkɑː-fə-ni" (US) / "kə-ˈkɒf-əni" (UK). Tip: Count the syllables to ensure accuracy.
- Ending sound: Some learners pronounce the last syllable as "ni", making it sound like "cacophany". The correct ending is "ni", as in "knee". Tip: Focus on the "ni" sound to avoid confusion.
- Intonation: Incorrect intonation can lead to a flat pronunciation of "cacophony". It should have a rising tone on the stressed syllable. Tip: Practice saying the word with natural intonation to enhance your pronunciation.