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coquette
Definition:
(nou) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
Phonetic Transcription:
kɒˈket
Examples:
She is capricious and a coquette.
Give me a little more coquette, Betty.
She was incomparable in ingenue parts, and equally charming as the coquette.
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Common mistakes of coquette pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "co-ˈquette." The correct stress is on the last syllable: "co-ˌkett." Tip: Remember that in "coquette," the emphasis is on the "quette" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "coquette" with a long "o" sound, saying "ˈkoʊ-kett." The correct pronunciation uses a short "o" sound: "kəʊ-ˈkɛt" in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short vowel sound in the first syllable.
- Silent "t": A common error is to pronounce the "t" at the end, saying "coquette" as "co-ˈkett." The "t" is silent in "coquette," pronounced as "kəʊ-ˈkɛt." Tip: Practice saying the word without the "t" to master the correct pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "q": Some learners struggle with the "q" sound, pronouncing it like "kw." The correct pronunciation is with a hard "k" sound: "kəʊ-ˈkɛt." Tip: Think of "coquette" starting with a "k" instead of a "kw."
- Length of syllables: Learners may incorrectly stretch the first syllable, saying "co-ˈkette." The first syllable should be shorter, pronounced as "kəʊ." Tip: Keep the first syllable brief to ensure the correct flow of the word "coquette."