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eulogy
Definition:
(nou) a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently (nou) a formal expression of praise
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈjuːlədʒi
Examples:
At present, the introduction is a fawning eulogy.
The eulogy was delivered by the Prior General Fr.
A lot of the time the text reads like a eulogy.
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Common mistakes of eulogy pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may say "eulogy" with the stress on the second syllable as "eu-ˈlo-gy". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "ˈjuː.lə.dʒi".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: People often mispronounce the first syllable as "yo" instead of "yu". This leads to "yo-ˈlo-gy". Tip: Focus on the "yu" sound, as in "you", for the first syllable.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some might say "eulogy" as "ˈjuː.gi", dropping the middle sound. This is not accurate. Tip: Ensure to pronounce all syllables clearly: "ˈjuː.lə.dʒi".
- Confusing "g" sound: The final "g" in "eulogy" is often mispronounced as a hard "g" sound, leading to "ˈjuː.lə.ɡi". Tip: Use a soft "j" sound, as in "judge", for correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Some may pronounce "eulogy" with an exaggerated "o" sound, resulting in "eu-ˈlo-gy". This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "o" sound subtle to maintain the correct rhythm: "ˈjuː.lə.dʒi".