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How to pronounce:
conquer
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒŋkə
Examples:
He cannot conquer the shibboleth.
His ambition was to conquer the world.
The object of the game is to conquer the galaxy.
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Common mistakes of conquer pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-ˈquer". The correct stress is on the first syllable, "ˈkɒŋ.kər" (UK) or "ˈkɑːŋ.kər" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "conquer".
- Overpronouncing the "qu": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "qu" sound, making it sound like "kw". The correct pronunciation is with a softer "k" sound, as in "ˈkɒŋ.kər" (UK) or "ˈkɑːŋ.kər" (US). Tip: Focus on a clear "k" without adding extra sounds.
- Dropping the final "er": Some might say "conqu" instead of "conquer", leaving out the final "er" sound. The complete word should end with "kər" in UK and "kər" in US. Tip: Always finish the word with the "er" sound to maintain clarity.
- Confusing "conquer" with "conqueror": Learners often mix up "conquer" with "conqueror", which has an extra syllable. "Conquer" is two syllables, while "conqueror" is three: "ˈkɒŋ.kər" (UK) vs. "ˈkɑːŋ.kər.ər" (US). Tip: Practice each separately to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" in "conquer" as "oʊ" instead of "ɒ" (UK) or "ɑː" (US). This can lead to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds to ensure accurate pronunciation of "conquer".