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concierge
Definition:
(nou) a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter
Examples:
Harry the island hotel's concierge.
It is not like a concierge desk or a men's room.
The employee, a concierge, was treated for a facial laceration.
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Common mistakes of concierge pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-CI-erge" instead of the correct "CON-ci-erge" /ˌkɒnˈsɪeəʒ/ (UK) and /ˌkɑnˈsɪɛrdʒ/ (US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce "concierge" with a long "e" sound, saying "con-ci-ERGE." The correct pronunciation has a short "e," as in /ˌkɒnˈsɪeəʒ/ (UK) and /ˌkɑnˈsɪɛrdʒ/ (US). Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in the second syllable.
- Overemphasizing the final "g": A common mistake is to pronounce the "g" at the end of "concierge" too strongly, leading to "conci-ERGE" instead of the softer "j" sound. The correct pronunciation ends with /ʒ/. Tip: Practice saying "beige" to get the soft "j" sound right.
- Omitting the "n" sound: Some speakers drop the "n" in "concierge," pronouncing it as "co-cierge." This alters the word significantly and can confuse listeners. The "n" is essential for clarity. Tip: Emphasize the "n" sound by practicing with similar words like "convene."
- Mixing up the syllables: Occasionally, speakers may mix the syllables and say "ci-con-erge." This misplacement makes the word sound unfamiliar. The correct order is "CON-ci-erge." Tip: Break the word down into syllables and practice saying them in the correct order.