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How to pronounce:
ennui
Definition:
(nou) the feeling of being bored by something tedious
Phonetic Transcription:
ɒnˈwiː
Examples:
The feeling of ennui made me sleep.
I believe there used to be a whole article on ennui.
Jose Ferrer gives good effete ennui.
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Common mistakes of ennui pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "en-'nui". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈɛn.wi" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "en" at the beginning.
- Overemphasizing the "n": A common mistake is to pronounce the "n" too strongly, leading to "en-nui". The correct pronunciation is smoother: "ˈɛn.wi". Tip: Focus on blending the sounds together without a pause.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "ennui" with an "ah" sound, saying "ahn-wi". The correct vowel sound is "ɛ" as in "bed": "ˈɛn.wi". Tip: Practice saying words like "pen" to get the right vowel sound.
- Ignoring the final "i": Learners sometimes drop the final sound, saying "en-noo". The correct pronunciation includes the "i" sound, pronounced as "wi": "ˈɛn.wi". Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "wi" at the end.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "ennui" with "awe" or "new", leading to mispronunciations. "Ennui" has its unique sound: "ˈɛn.wi". Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish it from similar-sounding words.