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gourmet
Definition:
(nou) a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡʊəmeɪ
Examples:
Velveeta was in the gourmet section of the supermarket.
Talleyrand was a great conversationalist, gourmet, and wine connoisseur.
Title subjects relate to gourmet interest and the arts.
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Common mistakes of gourmet pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the first syllable: Many people say "gour" as "gore". The correct pronunciation is /ˈɡʊr.meɪ/ in US English and /ˈɡɔː.mɛɪ/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound in the first syllable.
- Ignoring the silent "t": Some may pronounce the "t" in "gourmet", sounding it out as "gourmet". However, the "t" is silent, making the correct pronunciation /ˈɡʊr.meɪ/ (US) and /ˈɡɔː.mɛɪ/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "gourmet" has a French origin, where the "t" is not pronounced.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: A common mistake is to stress the second syllable, saying "gour-MAY". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈɡʊr.meɪ/ (US) and /ˈɡɔː.mɛɪ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "gour" with emphasis to get the stress right.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "gour" with an "o" sound, like in "gore". The accurate pronunciation features a short "u" sound, /ˈɡʊr.meɪ/ (US) and /ˈɡɔː.mɛɪ/ (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to differentiate the vowel sounds clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "m": People sometimes say "gour-MAY" with an exaggerated "m" sound. The "m" should be smooth and not overly stressed. The correct pronunciation is /ˈɡʊr.meɪ/ (US) and /ˈɡɔː.mɛɪ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying it slowly to achieve a natural flow.