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caricature
Definition:
(nou) a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkærɪkətʃʊə
Examples:
The byline is accompanied by a cartoon caricature of the writer.
Dan Backslide was a caricature of Jones' animator Ken Harris.
The Dodo is a caricature of the author.
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Common mistakes of caricature pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "car-i-ˈca-ture". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˈkær.ɪ.kə.tʃʊr" (US) or "ˈkær.ɪ.kə.tjʊə" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "ˈkær" part.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the second syllable is often mispronounced. Instead of "i" as in "bit", it should be "ɪ" as in "kit". Tip: Practice saying "car-ɪ" to hear the difference.
- Final syllable mispronunciation: Some might pronounce the last syllable as "ture" with a strong "t" sound, like "ture" in "future". The correct pronunciation is "tʃʊr" (US) or "tjʊə" (UK). Tip: Remember to soften the ending to sound like "tʃʊr".
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is to drop the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈkær.tʃʊr". This omits the "ɪ" sound. Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate all syllables: "ˈkær.ɪ.kə.tʃʊr" (US) or "ˈkær.ɪ.kə.tjʊə" (UK).
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce the first vowel too short, saying "ˈker-ɪ-kə-ture". The "a" should be pronounced longer as "æ". Tip: Practice elongating the "æ" sound to ensure clarity in "ˈkær".