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countenance
Definition:
(nou) the appearance conveyed by a person's face (nou) formal and explicit approval (nou) the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkaʊntɪnəns
Examples:
The divine countenance is the face of God.
A knight of the rueful countenance is here in Dublin.
By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore.
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Common mistakes of countenance pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "countenance" as /kəʊnˈtənəns/ (UK) or /ˈkaʊntənəns/ (US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, /ˈkaʊn/ (US) or /ˈkaʊn/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "countenance" with a short vowel sound, saying /ˈkaʊntənəns/. Tip: Use the diphthong /aʊ/ in the first syllable to maintain clarity and accuracy.
- Silent letters: Learners might pronounce the "t" in "countenance," resulting in /ˈkaʊntənənts/. Tip: Remember that the "t" is silent, so only pronounce the "c," "o," "u," "n," "e," "n," and "a."
- Incorrect syllable count: Some may treat "countenance" as having three syllables, saying /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/. Tip: Break it down into two syllables: /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/ for US and /ˈkaʊn.tən.əns/ for UK.
- Overemphasizing "ance": A common mistake is to stress the ending, pronouncing it as /ˈkaʊn.tə.nənts/. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for stress and keep the ending softer and less emphasized.