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geisha
Definition:
(nou) a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing
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The rise of the geisha ended the era.
These women dressed in kimono and imitated the look of geisha.
I appreciated your candid assessment of the image of the geisha I uploaded.
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Common mistakes of geisha pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sounds: Many people pronounce "geisha" with the wrong vowel sounds, saying "gay-sha" instead of the correct "ˈɡeɪ.ʃə" in US and "ˈɡeɪ.ʃə" in UK. Tip: Focus on the "ei" sound like in "day."
- Ignoring the "g" sound: Some may pronounce "geisha" starting with a "j" sound, saying "jeisha." This is incorrect; the initial sound should be a hard "g" as in "go" (/ɡ/). Tip: Emphasize the "g" at the beginning.
- Incorrect stress placement: People often stress the second syllable, saying "gei-SHA," while the correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈgei.ʃə." Tip: Remember to emphasize the first part of the word.
- Overemphasizing the "sh" sound: Some learners may pronounce "geisha" with an exaggerated "sh" sound, making it sound like "gei-sha." The correct pronunciation is softer: "ˈɡeɪ.ʃə." Tip: Keep the "sh" sound smooth and gentle.
- Neglecting the ending vowel: It's common to drop the final "a" sound, pronouncing "geisha" as "geish." However, the "a" is important, making the full pronunciation "ˈɡeɪ.ʃə." Tip: Ensure to articulate the final vowel clearly.