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gigolo
Definition:
(nou) a man who has sex with and is supported by a woman
Examples:
Zhongliang is a gigolo in the movie.
He worked briefly as a gigolo, serving men.
I think your wife's seeing a gigolo.
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Common mistakes of gigolo pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "gig-ˈo-lo". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.lo". Tip: Focus on the "ˈdʒɪ" sound to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some mispronounce "gigolo" with a long "i" sound, saying "ˈdʒaɪ.ɡə.lo". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i": "ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.lo". Tip: Practice the "ɪ" sound as in "sit" for accuracy.
- Incorrect syllable count: A common mistake is treating "gigolo" as a three-syllable word, saying "gi-gi-ˈlo". It actually has just three syllables: "ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.lo". Tip: Break it down into "ˈdʒɪ" + "ɡə" + "lo" for clarity.
- Final "o" sound: Some learners pronounce the final "o" as a long vowel, saying "ˈdʒɪɡ.əˈloʊ". The correct pronunciation is a short "o": "ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.lo". Tip: Keep the final "o" soft and brief, like in "go".
- Consonant blending: A frequent error is blending the "g" and "o" sounds, resulting in "ˈdʒɪɡ.oʊ". The correct separation is clear: "ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.lo". Tip: Pronounce each syllable distinctly to avoid blending.