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courage
Definition:
(nou) a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʌrɪdʒ
Examples:
Bravo to the nominator for boldness, courage, and devotion to the truth.
Noone is disputing the courage, the valor or the courage of the Indians here.
The man's courage was indomitable.
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Common mistakes of courage pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "cu-'rage" instead of the correct ""courage". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, as in IPA /ˈkɜrɪdʒ/ (US) and /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ (UK).
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "courage" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "cuh-rage" instead of "cur-rage". Tip: Focus on the "u" sound, which should be pronounced as /ɜr/ (US) or /ʌ/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the final "ge": Learners might say "cur-'ra-gee" instead of "cur-rage". Tip: The final "ge" is soft and should blend smoothly with the preceding syllable. Use IPA /ɪdʒ/ for clarity.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some mistakenly say "courage" as "cuh-raj" with an added vowel sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce it as two syllables only, avoiding unnecessary vowel additions. The correct form is /ˈkɜrɪdʒ/ (US) and /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "courage" with "current" or "curtain," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the distinct sounds in "courage" and practice saying it in context to reinforce the correct pronunciation.