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crescendo
Definition:
(nou) a gradual increase in loudness
Phonetic Transcription:
krɪˈʃendəʊ
Examples:
The film ends in a crescendo of violence.
The third crescendo begins differently.
The revelation of God at the end is a wonderfully conceived musical crescendo.
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Common mistakes of crescendo pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cre-SCEN-do" /krəˈʃɛn.doʊ/. The correct stress is on the last syllable: "crescendo" /krəˈʃɛn.doʊ/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the final syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "e" in "crescendo" as a long vowel, leading to "cree-sendo" /kriːˈsɛn.doʊ/. The "e" should be a short vowel sound /ə/. Tip: Practice the short "e" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing the "ch": Learners often pronounce the "ch" as /k/ instead of the correct /ʃ/. This results in "crescendo" sounding like "krescendo" /krɛˈsɛn.doʊ/. Tip: Focus on the "sh" sound to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers may overly stress all syllables, saying "CRES-CEN-DO" /ˈkrɛs.sɛn.doʊ/. The correct pronunciation has a smooth flow with only the last syllable stressed. Tip: Practice saying the word fluidly, emphasizing only the final syllable.
- Ignoring the "o" sound: Learners might neglect the final "o," leading to "crescendo" sounding like "cresend" /krəˈʃɛn/. The final "o" is important and should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Make sure to articulate the final sound for clarity.