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conqueror
Definition:
(nou) someone who is victorious by force of arms
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒŋkərə
Examples:
The conqueror is the principal occupying power.
Pheron was the son of the legendary conqueror Sesostris.
He resisted the claims of the patrician Mummolus, conqueror of the Lombards.
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Common mistakes of conqueror pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-QUER-or." The correct stress is on the first syllable: ˈkɒŋ.kər.ər (UK) and ˈkɑːŋ.kər.ər (US). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable for clarity.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some might pronounce the first vowel in "conqueror" as "o" instead of "ɒ" (UK) or "ɑ" (US). This can lead to mispronunciation. Tip: Practice saying "con" with the "o" sound as in "cot."
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the last syllable, resulting in "conquer." The full pronunciation is three syllables: ˈkɒŋ.kər.ər (UK) and ˈkɑːŋ.kər.ər (US). Tip: Make sure to articulate all three syllables clearly.
- Unclear "r" sound: Some speakers may not pronounce the final "r" clearly, making it sound like "conqueror" ends with "uh." The correct pronunciation includes a distinct "r." Tip: Focus on pronouncing the "r" at the end of the word.
- Mispronouncing "qu": The "qu" in "conqueror" can be mispronounced as "kw" instead of "k." This affects the overall sound. Tip: Remember that "qu" in "conqueror" is pronounced as a hard "k" sound.