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chauffeur
Definition:
(nou) a man paid to drive a privately owned car
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈʃəʊfə
Examples:
The armed chauffeur and young secretary in the vehicle were killed.
He becomes the chauffeur for Paula.
The chauffeur then drives the two women away.
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Common mistakes of chauffeur pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "chauf-'FEUR". The correct stress is on the second syllable: /ʃoʊˈfɜr/ (US), /ʃəʊˈfɜː/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "feur" part.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "chauffeur" with an "a" sound as in "cat", saying /ˈtʃɔːfər/. The correct sounds are /oʊ/ (US) or /əʊ/ (UK) in the first syllable. Tip: Focus on the "o" as in "go".
- Omitting the "h": A common mistake is to say "chauffeur" as /ˈʃɔːfər/, dropping the "h" sound. The "ch" should be pronounced as /ʃ/. Tip: Practice the "sh" sound at the beginning to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing "chauff": Some learners stress the first syllable too much, pronouncing it as "'CHAU-fur". The correct stress is on "feur" instead. Tip: Say it smoothly, allowing "chauf" to lead naturally into "feur".
- Mispronouncing the final "r": In American English, the "r" in "chauffeur" is pronounced, as in /ʃoʊˈfɜr/. In British English, it is softer and may not be pronounced as strongly. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle differences.