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deluge
Definition:
(nou) an overwhelming number or amount (nou) a heavy rain (nou) the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdeljuːdʒ
Examples:
A plunky drinker refuses to be beaten by the floods yesterday as he enjoys a pint in the deluge.
But that is no reason to delude our readers with a deluge of circumlocution.
The damage from the deluge was exacerbated by its timing.
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Common mistakes of deluge pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "del-ˈjuːdʒ". The correct pronunciation is "ˈdɛl.juːdʒ" (US) and "ˈdɛl.jʊdʒ" (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper stress.
- Vowel confusion: The initial vowel sound can be mispronounced as "dee" instead of "del". The correct sound is "dɛ" as in "bed". Tip: Practice saying "bed" to get the right vowel sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may say "del-yooj" with a short "u" sound. The correct pronunciation includes a long "u" sound, as in "blue". Tip: Stretch the "u" sound to match the correct pronunciation "ˈdɛl.juːdʒ".
- Final consonant mispronunciation: Learners might pronounce "deluge" with a hard "g" sound, saying "del-ˈjuːg". The correct ending is a soft "j" sound. Tip: Think of "deluge" ending like "huge" to get the right sound.
- Ignoring regional variations: Some may not realize that "deluge" can be pronounced differently in US and UK English. The US pronunciation is "ˈdɛl.juːdʒ", while the UK version is "ˈdɛl.jʊdʒ". Tip: Listen to native speakers from both regions to notice the differences.