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cuckoo
Definition:
(nou) a man who is a stupid incompetent fool (nou) any of numerous European and North American birds having pointed wings and a long tail
Examples:
Few birds other than the cuckoo find the hairy caterpillars palatable.
Gauche repeatedly played cuckoo, cuckoo, accompanied by the bird.
It is a family of cuckoo, but smaller.
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Common mistakes of cuckoo pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cu-'koo". The correct pronunciation is "ˈkʊk.uː" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing "cuckoo" with a short "u" sound, like "cuck-oo". The correct sound is "ʊ" as in "foot". Tip: Practice saying "look" to get the right vowel sound.
- Syllable separation: Some speakers tend to overly separate the syllables, pronouncing it as "cu-koo". The correct pronunciation is more fluid: "ˈkʊk.uː". Tip: Say it quickly to maintain the flow between syllables.
- Final vowel sound: Learners may drop the final "u" sound, saying "cuckoo" as "cuckoo". The correct pronunciation includes the long "uː" sound. Tip: Focus on elongating the last vowel for clarity.
- Overemphasis on "k": Some might overemphasize the "k" sound, saying "cuck-koo". The correct pronunciation is smoother: "ˈkʊk.uː". Tip: Keep the "k" sound light and focus on the vowel sounds.