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debut
Definition:
(nou) the act of beginning something new (nou) the presentation of a debutante in society
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdeɪbjuː
Examples:
Fallow is the debut album by The Weakerthans.
Candyass is the debut album of the rock band Orgy.
Experience is the debut album by the English band The Prodigy.
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Common mistakes of debut pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "de-BUT" instead of the correct "DE-but" (ˈdeɪ.bjuː). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "debut" with a short "e" sound, saying "deh-but". The correct pronunciation features a long "a" sound as in "day" (ˈdeɪ.bjuː). Tip: Practice saying "day" to get the vowel sound right.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" too strongly, leading to "debutt". The correct pronunciation ends softly with "debut" (ˈdeɪ.bjuː). Tip: Relax your tongue when saying the final sound to avoid overemphasis.
- Ignoring the "u" sound: Some learners skip the "u" sound, pronouncing it as "deb" instead of "de-but". The correct pronunciation includes the "u" sound (ˈdeɪ.bjuː). Tip: Practice the transition from "de" to "but" to ensure the "u" is clear.
- Confusing it with similar words: Some confuse "debut" with "debt" or "debutante". While "debut" is pronounced "DE-but" (ˈdeɪ.bjuː), "debt" has a silent "b" (ˈdɛt). Tip: Listen to audio examples to distinguish between these words accurately.