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grotesque
Definition:
(nou) art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡrəʊˈtesk
Examples:
They are also concerned with the bizarre and the grotesque.
The above question is grotesque.
The picture is indeed grotesque.
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Common mistakes of grotesque pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gro-ˈtesk." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "gro-ˈtɛsk." Tip: Remember that the primary stress falls on "tesk."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" as in "go," leading to "gro-ˈtusk." The correct pronunciation has a short "o" sound like in "hot": /ɡrəʊˈtɛsk/ (UK) or /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "o" sounding like "uh" in "gro."
- Omitting the "e": A common mistake is dropping the "e," resulting in "grotesk." However, the correct spelling includes it, pronounced as /ɡrəʊˈtɛsk/ (UK) or /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/ (US). Tip: Always include the "e" to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing with "grotesque": Some may mistakenly say "gro-ˈtesk" instead of "gro-ˈtɛsk." This changes the meaning and sound. Tip: Practice saying "gro-ˈtɛsk" to distinguish it from similar-sounding words.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some people may pronounce the "que" as "kw." The correct ending is pronounced as "k," resulting in "gro-ˈtɛsk." Tip: Keep the ending sharp and clear with a "k" sound.