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charade
Definition:
(nou) a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way (nou) a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades
Phonetic Transcription:
ʃəˈrɑːd
Examples:
It is a charade and does not belong in the encyclopedia.
Let the pretense charade continue.
The shocking thing is that it was a charade in fact.
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Common mistakes of charade pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cha-ˈrade". The correct stress is on the last syllable: "ʃəˈreɪd". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "rade" part when pronouncing "charade".
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common error is pronouncing the first syllable as "cha" with a long "a" sound, like "chay". The correct sound is a schwa, "ʃə". Tip: Focus on keeping the first syllable short and neutral in "charade".
- Overemphasizing the "ch": Some people pronounce "charade" with an exaggerated "ch" sound, like "chah-raid". The correct pronunciation starts with a softer "sh" sound: "ʃəˈreɪd". Tip: Practice saying "sh" instead of "ch" to improve your "charade" pronunciation.
- Ignoring the final "d": Learners might drop the "d" sound at the end, saying "cha-ˈrae". The final "d" is important in the correct pronunciation: "ʃəˈreɪd". Tip: Make sure to clearly pronounce the "d" at the end of "charade".
- Mixing up syllable count: Some may mistakenly pronounce "charade" with three syllables, like "cha-ra-de". The word has only two syllables: "ʃəˈreɪd". Tip: Count the syllables and practice saying "charade" as two distinct parts.