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chignon
Definition:
(nou) a roll of hair worn at the nape of the neck
Examples:
She needed no beauty aids at all, not even a chignon.
That same year, he created the concept of the artistic chignon.
Her trademark look was a chignon with the hair piled on top of her head.
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Common mistakes of chignon pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "CHIG-non". The correct stress is on the second syllable: /ʃɪɲˈjɒn/ (UK) or /ʃɪɲˈjɑn/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "non" part to get the stress right.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "chignon" with an "ee" sound in the first syllable, as in "sheen". The correct sound is /ɪ/, as in "sit". Tip: Practice saying "shin" to master the initial vowel sound.
- Ignoring the nasal sound: Learners often pronounce the "n" in "chignon" too clearly, losing the nasal quality. The correct pronunciation includes a nasalized "n": /ʃɪɲ/. Tip: Try saying "on" with a nasal tone to replicate the sound.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some people pronounce "chignon" with a hard "g" sound, like in "go". The "g" is soft and almost silent. Tip: Think of the "g" as part of the "ny" sound, not a separate consonant.
- Mispronouncing the ending: It's common to hear "chignon" end with a strong "n" sound, like in "man". Instead, the ending should be softer: /ɒn/ (UK) or /ɑn/ (US). Tip: Practice the ending by saying "on" softly, without a strong emphasis.