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fortune
Definition:
(nou) an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another (nou) a large amount of wealth or prosperity (nou) an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome (nou) your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɔːtʃuːn
Examples:
It is reputedly the birthplace of the fortune cookie.
Kenneth Hale was a happy go lucky soldier of fortune.
The prince inherited the fortune.
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Common mistakes of fortune pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "FOR-tune" instead of "for-TUNE" (ˈfɔːr.tʃuːn in US, ˈfɔː.tʃuːn in UK). Tip: Focus on the second syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Omitting the "t" sound: It's common to drop the "t" in "fortune," resulting in "for-chune." This makes it sound unclear. Tip: Practice saying the "t" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "fortune" with an "o" as in "hot," saying "fort-chune." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the "or" as in "more" to get the right vowel sound.
- Confusing with "fort": Learners sometimes confuse "fortune" with "fort," pronouncing it as "fort-tune." This alters the meaning. Tip: Remember that "fortune" has two syllables, while "fort" has only one.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might say "for-tu-ine," which adds an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation is two syllables. Tip: Keep it concise with "for-TUNE" to avoid confusion.