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fiance
Definition:
(nou) a man who is engaged to be married
Phonetic Transcription:
fiˈɒnseɪ
Examples:
He was a prisoner on death row for patricide and is Jyusan hime's ex fiance.
She marries her fiance.
The fiance never shows up again.
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Common mistakes of fiance pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fi-an-ˈce" instead of the correct "ˌfiˈance". Tip: Remember to put the primary stress on the last syllable for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "fiance" with an "a" sound like in "cat", leading to "fi-an-say". The correct pronunciation is "fi-ˈɒn-seɪ" in UK English and "fi-ˈɑn-seɪ" in US English. Tip: Focus on the "on" sounding like "awn".
- Overemphasizing the "e": Learners might pronounce the "e" at the end too strongly, saying "fi-an-ˈcee". The correct ending is a soft "say" sound. Tip: Keep the "e" subtle and smooth to maintain the word's flow.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some people mistakenly say "fi-an-cee", adding an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation is two syllables: "fi-ˈance". Tip: Practice saying it as a two-syllable word to avoid this error.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "fiance" with "fiancee", which has a different stress pattern. "Fiance" is "ˌfiˈance", while "fiancee" is "ˌfiˌan-ˈseɪ". Tip: Pay attention to the endings and stress to differentiate them.