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curmudgeonly
Definition:
(nou) a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas
Phonetic Transcription:
kɜːˈmʌdʒən
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Common mistakes of curmudgeonly pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "cur-MUDG-ely". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /kərˈmʌdʒ.ən.li/ in US and /kəˈmʌdʒ.ən.li/ in UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "mudge".
- Vowel confusion: Some may mispronounce the "u" in "curmudgeonly" as a long vowel, saying "cur-MOOJ-ely". The "u" is a schwa sound /ə/ in the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "cur" as /kər/.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to drop the "ly" ending, saying "curmudgeon" instead of "curmudgeonly". The full word requires pronouncing the "ly" clearly. Tip: Remember to articulate the "ly" as /li/.
- Syllable count: Some might mistakenly treat "curmudgeonly" as a three-syllable word, saying "cur-MUDGE-on-ly". It actually has four syllables: /kərˈmʌdʒ.ən.li/. Tip: Break it down into four distinct parts to practice.
- Consonant blend: Learners may struggle with the "dge" sound, pronouncing it as "j" instead of "dʒ". The correct sound is /dʒ/ as in "judge". Tip: Practice with similar words like "badge" to improve your pronunciation.