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composer
Definition:
(nou) someone who composes music as a profession
Phonetic Transcription:
kəmˈpəʊzə
Examples:
The composer of the music is unknown.
The award was presented to the composer of the music.
He was lyricist, composer and one of the major singers of the era.
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Common mistakes of composer pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "com-ˈpo-ser." The correct stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: /kəmˈpoʊ.zər/ (US) and /kəmˈpəʊ.zə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "po" when saying "composer."
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: The first syllable is often mispronounced as "com" instead of "kəm." The correct pronunciation is /kəm/ (US) and /kəm/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "kəm" with a quick, relaxed vowel sound.
- Omitting the final "r": Some speakers drop the "r" sound at the end, saying "com-po-suh." The correct ending includes the "r," pronounced as /zər/ (US) and /zə/ (UK). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "r" clearly to finish strong.
- Confusing "composer" with "composure": Learners may confuse these two words, pronouncing "composer" as /kəmˈpoʊ.ʒər/ (US). "Composure" has a different meaning and pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the "po" in "composer" and the "po" in "composure" to distinguish them.
- Overemphasizing "com": Some learners stress the first syllable too much, saying "COM-po-ser." The stress should be on the second syllable. Tip: Practice by saying "composer" slowly, then gradually increase your speed while maintaining the correct stress.