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eunuch
Definition:
(nou) a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
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Belwas is a passionate gourmand, the only vice he has left as a eunuch.
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Common mistakes of eunuch pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "eu-'nuch" instead of the correct "'eu-nuch". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈeu-nək in IPA.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "eunuch" with an "oo" sound, saying "yoo-nuch". This is inaccurate. Tip: The correct pronunciation uses a short "u" sound, represented as ə in IPA, making it "ˈjuː.nək".
- Overemphasizing the "eu": A common mistake is to pronounce the "eu" as "you", leading to "you-nuch". Tip: Focus on a more relaxed "eu" sound, which should sound like "yoo" but is actually closer to "ˈjuː" in IPA.
- Omitting the final "ch": Some speakers drop the "ch" sound entirely, pronouncing it as "eunuc". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "ch" clearly, as it is essential to the word, represented as k in IPA, making it "ˈjuː.nək".
- Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "eunuch" with words like "unique" or "euphoric". Tip: Pay attention to the distinct syllable structure and stress in "eunuch", which is "ˈeu-nək", to avoid mix-ups.