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gentleman
Definition:
(nou) a man of refinement (nou) a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒentlmən
Examples:
A tall with lank appearance of the man made him look like a gentleman.
He is elegant and the gentleman.
The gentleman was civil and polite.
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Common mistakes of gentleman pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "gen-TLE-man" instead of the correct "GEN-tle-man" (ˈdʒɛn.tl̩.mən). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to emphasize the correct pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing "t": The "t" in "gentleman" is often softened or omitted, leading to "jen-əl-mən." This mispronunciation can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice pronouncing the "t" clearly as in "t" (ˈdʒɛn.tl̩.mən).
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some may exaggerate the vowel sounds, saying "gen-ta-luh-man." This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and subtle, focusing on the schwa sound in the second syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable as "gin" instead of "gen." This changes the meaning and sound. Tip: Remember that the first syllable should have a short "e" sound, like in "pen."
- Ignoring the schwa: Learners might pronounce the second syllable as "tle" instead of the correct schwa sound "tl̩." This can lead to mispronunciation. Tip: Recognize the schwa sound in unstressed syllables to improve your pronunciation of "gentleman."