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courier
Definition:
(nou) a person who carries a message
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʊrɪə
Examples:
In the morning, the courier is found, dead.
It regulated the extra post and the courier system.
I remember the bumper stickers in the courier mail.
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Common mistakes of courier pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable as "COurier" /ˈkɔːr.i.ər/. The correct stress is on the first syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: /ˈkɔr.i.ər/ (US) and /ˈkɔː.ri.ə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "courier" with a flat "o" sound, saying "Coorier" /ˈkʊər.i.ər/. The correct pronunciation has a more rounded vowel sound. Tip: Practice saying "core" and "ear" separately to get the sounds right.
- Omitting the middle syllable: A common mistake is to say "courier" as "curry" /ˈkʌr.i/. This drops the second syllable entirely. Tip: Remember to articulate the "i" sound clearly to maintain the syllable structure.
- Blending syllables: Some pronounce "courier" as "curry-er" /ˈkʌr.i.ər/, merging the last two syllables. This makes it sound unnatural. Tip: Break the word into three distinct syllables: "cour" "i" "er."
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "courier" with "currier" /ˈkɜːr.i.ər/, which refers to someone who finishes leather. They sound similar but have different meanings. Tip: Pay attention to context and practice distinguishing the sounds.