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coxswain
Definition:
(nou) the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒksən
Examples:
The coxswain of the lifeboat was Matt Lethbridge.
In the darkness the coxswain was not certain of his position.
Frankie is the coxswain on the rowing team at Rawley University.
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Common mistakes of coxswain pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "COX-swain" instead of the correct "cox-SWAIN". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, "SWAIN" (ˈkɒks.weɪn in UK, ˈkɑːks.weɪn in US).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "coxswain" with an "o" sound like in "hot", leading to "hockswain". Tip: Focus on the "o" as in "box" (ˈkɒks.weɪn in UK, ˈkɑːks.weɪn in US).
- Omitting the "w": A common mistake is dropping the "w" sound, resulting in "coksain". Tip: Ensure to articulate the "w" clearly, making it sound like "cox-swain" (ˈkɒks.weɪn in UK, ˈkɑːks.weɪn in US).
- Mispronouncing "swain": Some may say "swayn" instead of "swain". Tip: Pronounce "swain" with a clear "w" sound, resembling "swain" in "swainson" (ˈkɒks.weɪn in UK, ˈkɑːks.weɪn in US).
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "coxswain" with "captain" or "sailor", misinterpreting its meaning. Tip: Remember that "coxswain" specifically refers to the person steering a boat, not just any crew member.