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dirge
Definition:
(nou) a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
Phonetic Transcription:
dɜːdʒ
Examples:
In the latter, it is in the form of a military dirge.
It may sound to you like a heavenly dirge, or the hellish wails of the damned.
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Common mistakes of dirge pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable in "dirge" as /ˈdɜrdʒ/. This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable /ˈdɜrdʒ/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overpronouncing the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce the "g" in "dirge" too strongly, making it sound like /dɪrɡ/. The correct pronunciation is /dɜrdʒ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Keep the "g" soft, blending it with the "e."
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce "dirge" by using a short vowel sound, saying /dɪrʤ/. The correct pronunciation requires a longer vowel sound /ɜr/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to get the vowel right.
- Ignoring the "e": Learners sometimes omit the final "e," pronouncing "dirge" as /dɜrdʒ/. However, the "e" is important for the correct pronunciation in both US and UK English. Tip: Always include the final "e" when saying "dirge."
- Misidentifying the word: Some people confuse "dirge" with similar-sounding words like "urge" or "merge." This can lead to mispronunciation, such as /ɜrdʒ/. Remember, "dirge" is pronounced /ˈdɜrdʒ/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the meaning to avoid confusion.