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cordial
Definition:
(nou) strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɔːdɪəl
Examples:
It is an homage to the cordial absinthe.
The meetings were surprisingly cordial.
Relations in the cultural sphere remained cordial.
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Common mistakes of cordial pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cor-DIAL" instead of the correct "COR-dial" (ˈkɔːr.di.əl in UK, ˈkɔr.dʒəl in US). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the "o" in "cordial" as a long vowel, resulting in "core-dial." This mispronunciation alters the intended sound (ˈkɔːr.di.əl in UK, ˈkɔr.dʒəl in US). Tip: Remember it is a short "o" sound.
- Ignoring the "d": A common mistake is to omit the "d" sound, leading to "cor-ial." This makes the word unclear and incorrect (ˈkɔːr.di.əl in UK, ˈkɔr.dʒəl in US). Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "d" clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "i": Some learners stress the "i" in "cordial," pronouncing it as "cor-dee-al." This changes the word's sound (ˈkɔːr.di.əl in UK, ˈkɔr.dʒəl in US). Tip: Keep the "i" subtle and short.
- Mispronouncing the ending: People often say "cordial" with a long "al" sound, resulting in "cordial" sounding like "cor-deal." This is incorrect (ˈkɔːr.di.əl in UK, ˈkɔr.dʒəl in US). Tip: Use a quick, soft ending for "al."