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czar
Definition:
(nou) a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917) (nou) a person having great power
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There is no such word as czar in Russian.
I'm not the aesthetics czar for anything.
The czar was about to leave for England.
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Common mistakes of czar pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "czar" as /zɑːr/ instead of the correct /ˈzɑːr/. Tip: Remember, the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Confusing with "car": Some people pronounce "czar" like "car," saying /kɑːr/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on the initial "z" sound, which is different from the "k" in "car."
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is pronouncing "czar" as /ˈzɑːər/, adding an unnecessary vowel sound. Tip: Keep it simple; "czar" has only one syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "czar" with a short "a" as in "cat," saying /zær/. Tip: Use the long "a" sound, as in "father," to achieve the correct pronunciation /ˈzɑːr/.
- Mispronouncing the "cz" sound: Some might say "czar" with a hard "c," like /kzar/. This is inaccurate. Tip: Practice the soft "z" sound at the beginning, as in "zebra."