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flourish
Definition:
(nou) a showy gesture (nou) an ornamental embellishment in writing (nou) a display of ornamental speech or language (nou) the act of waving (nou) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈflʌrɪʃ
Examples:
Democracy must be allowed to flourish.
Ospreys aim for final flourish.
The myths that help rape to flourish.
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Common mistakes of flourish pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "flou-'rish". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈflʌr.ɪʃ" (US) / "ˈflɔː.rɪʃ" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The "ou" in "flourish" is often mispronounced as "ow" (as in "cow"). The correct pronunciation uses a short "ow" sound, as in "flʌr" (US) or "flɔː" (UK). Tip: Focus on producing a relaxed "flur" sound.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some may pronounce "flourish" with a hard "t" at the end, saying "flourisht". The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "sh" sound: "ɪʃ". Tip: Practice saying "sh" softly to avoid the hard "t".
- Missing the second syllable: A common mistake is to pronounce "flourish" as a single syllable, "flursh". The word has two syllables: "flour" and "ish". Tip: Break the word into two parts to ensure both syllables are pronounced.
- Overemphasis on "r": Some learners might overly emphasize the "r" in "flourish", making it sound more like "flour-ɪʃ" with a strong "r". The correct pronunciation has a softer "r" sound. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle to maintain the flow of the word.