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cupola
Definition:
(nou) a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting (nou) a roof in the form of a dome
Examples:
The roof of the cupola is dome shaped.
Central at the top of the stand is a hexagonal cupola.
Then it struck the cupola of the church, lighting it brilliantly.
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Common mistakes of cupola pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "CU-po-la" instead of the correct "cu-PO-la" /kəˈpoʊlə/ (US), /ˈkjuːpələ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the second syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the "u" as in "cup" /kʌp/ rather than the schwa sound /ə/ in "cupola." This leads to "CUP-ola." Tip: Remember that the first syllable is a weak vowel sound.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is reducing "cupola" to two syllables, saying "cupla" /ˈkʌpla/. This disregards the correct three-syllable structure. Tip: Practice breaking it down into "cu-po-la" to maintain all syllables.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" in "cupola" as a long "o" sound, resulting in "cu-pole-a" /kəˈpoʊliə/. Tip: Use the short "o" sound to align with the correct pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the final "a": Learners sometimes say "cupolay" /kəˈpoʊleɪ/ instead of the correct "cupola" /kəˈpoʊlə/ (US), /ˈkjuːpələ/ (UK). Tip: Ensure the final "a" is pronounced as a schwa sound, not a long vowel.