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genre
Definition:
(nou) a kind of literary or artistic work (nou) a style of expressing yourself in writing (nou) an expressive style of music (nou) a class of art (or artistic endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈʒɑːnrə
Examples:
The man listens to any genre of music.
I think in English the term for the music genre is techno.
The term can refer to the instrument, the ensemble, or the genre of music.
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Common mistakes of genre pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gen-RAH." The correct pronunciation is /ˈʒɒn.rə/ in UK English and /ˈʒɑn.rə/ in US English, with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Keep the first syllable strong and the second reduced.
- Incorrect initial consonant: Some pronounce "genre" with a hard "g," like in "go." The correct pronunciation begins with the soft /ʒ/ sound, as in "measure." Tip: Practice with words like "treasure" and "vision" to master /ʒ/.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Learners often make the second syllable too heavy, saying "gen-REY" or "gen-RAH." The correct ending is light: /rə/. Tip: Keep the second syllable short and relaxed.
- Extra consonant sounds: Some learners add an extra "n" or "r," pronouncing "gen-ner" or "jawn-ray." In English, the /n/ blends into the first syllable but is not a separate syllable. Correct pronunciation is smoothly /ˈʒɒn.rə/ (UK) or /ˈʒɑn.rə/ (US). Tip: Let the sounds flow together without inserting extra letters.
- Confusing with similar words: "Genre" is often mixed up with "general," leading to errors. "Genre" is /ˈʒɒn.rə/ or /ˈʒɑn.rə/, while "general" is /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/. Tip: Focus on the "zh" sound in "genre" vs. the "j" sound in "general."