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fuchs
Definition:
(nou) British physicist who was born in Germany and fled Nazi persecution; in the 1940s he passed secret information to the USSR about the development of the atom bomb in the United States (1911-1988)
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Common mistakes of fuchs pronunciation
- Misplacing the "ch" sound: Many learners pronounce "fuchs" with a hard "ch" as in "cat" instead of the softer sound /x/. Tip: Practice saying "Bach" to get the correct /x/ sound.
- Ignoring the "u" vowel: Some may pronounce "fuchs" as "fucks" with a short "u" sound. The correct pronunciation uses a long "u" /uː/. Tip: Think of "food" for the proper vowel sound.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Learners often stress the second syllable, saying "fuchs" as /ˈfʌks/. The primary stress is on the first syllable /ˈfʊks/. Tip: Emphasize the "fuchs" with a strong initial sound.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some may pronounce "fuchs" with a heavy "s" sound, making it sound like /fʌks/. The "s" should be lighter, as in /ks/. Tip: Practice with "fox" to soften the ending.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "fuchs" with "fox" or "fucks," leading to misunderstandings. The correct pronunciation is /fʊks/. Tip: Focus on the unique "u" sound to differentiate.