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cameo
Definition:
(nou) engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkæmɪəʊ
Examples:
The theatre makes a cameo appearance in the movie.
Also he was in a cameo appearance in the movie Lonesome Dove.
Remarque made a cameo appearance in the film in the role of the professor.
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Common mistakes of cameo pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ca-ME-o" instead of the correct "CAM-e-o" (ˈkæm.i.oʊ in US, ˈkæm.i.əʊ in UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "cameo" with a long "a" sound, like "kay" instead of the short "a" in "cam" (ˈkæm). Tip: Practice the "æ" sound by comparing it to "cat" or "bat."
- Syllable miscount: A common mistake is treating "cameo" as having three syllables, pronouncing it as "cam-e-o" instead of the correct two syllables "CAM-e-o". Tip: Break it down into two clear parts to avoid confusion.
- Final "o" sound: Learners often mispronounce the ending "o" as a hard "o" sound, saying "cameo" like "came-oh." The correct pronunciation ends with a softer "o" (ʊ) in US or "əʊ" in UK. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtlety.
- Overemphasis on "e": Some emphasize the "e" in the second syllable, making it sound like "came-EE-o." The correct stress is on the first syllable, as in "CAM-e-o." Tip: Practice saying it quickly to maintain the natural rhythm.