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chiaroscuro
Definition:
(nou) a monochrome picture made by using several different shades of the same color
Phonetic Transcription:
kɪˌɑːrəˈskʊərəʊ
Examples:
The Mamluk utilized chiaroscuro and dappled light effects in their buildings.
The powerful central light source creates a chiaroscuro effect.
Bullets explode in shards of glass and light, bringing death in chiaroscuro.
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Common mistakes of chiaroscuro pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "chi-a-ro-SCU-ro". The correct stress is on the last syllable, "chi-a-ro-SCU-ro" (ˌkiː.ə.roʊˈskjʊə.roʊ in US, ˌkɪə.rəʊˈskjʊə.rəʊ in UK). Tip: Always emphasize the last syllable when pronouncing "chiaroscuro".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many people mispronounce the "a" in "chiaroscuro" as a short "a" sound, saying "chiaroscur-o". The correct pronunciation includes a long "a" sound (ˈkɪər.əʊ). Tip: Practice the long "a" sound to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing "ch": Some learners pronounce "ch" as a hard "k" sound, saying "kiaroscuro". The correct pronunciation starts with a soft "ch" sound, as in "cheese" (ˈtʃɪə). Tip: Focus on producing a soft "ch" to avoid this error.
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is to shorten "chiaroscuro" to "chiaroscur." This omits the final syllable, leading to confusion. The full pronunciation includes all syllables (ˈkɪər.əʊˈskjʊə.rəʊ). Tip: Practice saying the entire word slowly to ensure each syllable is clear.
- Neglecting the "o" sound: Some speakers may skip the "o" in the final syllable, pronouncing it as "chiaroscur". The correct form includes the "o" sound (ˈskjʊə.roʊ). Tip: Pay attention to the final syllable to maintain the integrity of "chiaroscuro".