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How to pronounce:
elegant
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈelɪɡənt
Examples:
While Julia is ethereally beautiful and elegant, Jenny is plain and dowdy.
He is elegant and the gentleman.
The design was elegant and simple in the extreme.
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Common mistakes of elegant pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "el-'e-gant" instead of the correct "'el-e-gant". Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable, as in /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡənt/ (US) or /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing vowels: People may pronounce "elegant" with overly pronounced vowels, leading to "el-e-'gant". Tip: Keep the vowels subtle; the second syllable should be quick and light, as in /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡənt/.
- Dropping syllables: Some might shorten "elegant" to "el-gant", missing the middle syllable. Tip: Remember to include all three syllables for clarity, pronounced as /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡənt/ in both US and UK English.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners may mispronounce the "e" in the first syllable as "ee", saying "ee-legant". Tip: Use the short "e" sound, similar to "bed", to achieve the correct pronunciation /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡənt/.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might mistakenly say "el-e-gant" with four syllables. Tip: Stick to the three-syllable pronunciation, ensuring it flows smoothly as /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡənt/ (US) or /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/ (UK).