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escutcheon
Definition:
(nou) a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers (nou) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed (nou) a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈskʌtʃən
Examples:
The escutcheon is a small shield.
On an escutcheon of pretence is borne the shield of the United States.
A new escutcheon was created for Silesia and the shield held 42 quarters.
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Common mistakes of escutcheon pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "es-ˈkuːt-ʃən". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: "es-ˈkʌtʃ-ən".
- Vowel confusion: Many pronounce the first vowel as "eɪ" instead of "ɛ", saying "es-ˈkʌt-ʃən". Tip: Focus on the "e" in "escutcheon" sounding like "ɛ" as in "bed".
- Omitting the "t" sound: Some speakers drop the "t" sound, resulting in "es-ˈkuːʃ-ən". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "t" clearly, as in "es-ˈkʌtʃ-ən", to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect final syllable: Learners often mispronounce the final syllable as "ən" instead of "ən". Tip: The correct ending is "ən", not "ən", so pronounce it as "es-ˈkʌtʃ-ən" to sound correct.
- Overemphasizing the "ch": Some people stress the "ch" too heavily, saying "es-ˈkuːt-ʃən". Tip: Keep the "ch" sound soft and natural, as in "es-ˈkʌtʃ-ən", to avoid sounding unnatural.