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debauchery
Definition:
(nou) a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈbɔːtʃəri
Examples:
It is a story in debauchery and prodigality.
The debauchery hinted at in their music was not merely a pose,.
The debauchery hinted at in their music was not merely a pose.
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Common mistakes of debauchery pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "de-ˈbaw-chə-ry". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "də-ˈbɔː-tʃə-ri" (UK) or "də-ˈbɔtʃəri" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize "baw" or "bɔtʃ" for clarity.
- Pronouncing the "au" sound: Some people pronounce "debauchery" with a short "a" sound, saying "de-ˈbæ-chə-ry". The "au" should sound like "aw" as in "law". Tip: Practice saying "baw" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Ignoring the "ch" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "ch" as "k", resulting in "de-baw-kə-ry". The "ch" in "debauchery" is pronounced as "tʃ". Tip: Think of words like "chocolate" to remember the "ch" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "ery" ending: Some learners say "debauch-ə-ree", adding too much emphasis on the last syllable. The correct pronunciation is "də-ˈbɔː-tʃə-ri" (UK) or "də-ˈbɔtʃəri" (US) with a softer ending. Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick.
- Skipping the "e" in the second syllable: A frequent error is omitting the "e" in "debauchery", leading to "de-ˈbaw-chry". The "e" is essential for the correct pronunciation. Tip: Clearly pronounce the "ə" sound in the second syllable for accuracy.