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genres
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:
Its genres enriched both the music and the dance of the Ottomans.
The da capo aria was common in the musical genres of opera and oratorio.
At the end of the decade, Dance music and Techno become the most popular genres.
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Common mistakes of genres pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the first syllable in "genres" as "ˈʤɛn.rəz". This results in a mispronunciation. Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable: "ˈʒɒn.rəz" (UK) or "ˈʒɑn.rəz" (US).
- Omitting the final sound: A common mistake is leaving out the final "s" sound, pronouncing it as "ˈʒɛn.rə". This makes the word sound incomplete. Tip: Always include the final "s" for clarity: "ˈʒɒn.rəz" (UK) or "ˈʒɑn.rəz" (US).
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "gen" with a short "e", as in "pen". This is incorrect. Tip: Use the correct vowel sound, which is a soft "zh" as in "measure": "ˈʒɒn.rəz" (UK) or "ˈʒɑn.rəz" (US).
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "g": Learners might pronounce "genres" starting with a hard "g" sound, as in "go". This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Use the soft "g" sound, similar to "j" in "jam": "ˈʒɒn.rəz" (UK) or "ˈʒɑn.rəz" (US).
- Ignoring the linking: Some speakers may pause between syllables, saying "gen- res". This disrupts the flow. Tip: Blend the syllables smoothly to maintain the natural rhythm: "ˈʒɒn.rəz" (UK) or "ˈʒɑn.rəz" (US).