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idyll
Definition:
(nou) an episode of such pastoral or romantic charm as to qualify as the subject of a poetic idyll (nou) a musical composition that evokes rural life (nou) a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪdɪl
Examples:
To the ancient Greeks, Arcadia was a rural idyll.
I don't think it is supposed to be a rural idyll.
Morris would certainly have been sympathetic to this rural idyll.
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Common mistakes of idyll pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "id-ˈyll". In both US and UK pronunciations, the stress is on the first syllable, "ˈɪd.əl". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "id" part.
- Overpronouncing the "y": Some may pronounce "idyll" as "ˈɪd.jəl", adding an extra "j" sound. This is incorrect; the "y" is silent. Tip: Focus on the "id" and "əl" sounds, avoiding the "j" entirely.
- Skipping the vowel sound: Learners sometimes shorten the word to "ˈɪd.l", omitting the middle vowel sound. The correct pronunciation includes the schwa sound "əl". Tip: Practice saying "id" and "əl" clearly to ensure you pronounce every syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Some mix "idyll" with "idle" or "idyllic". "Idyll" is pronounced "ˈɪd.əl", while "idle" is "ˈaɪ.dəl". Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "id" in "idyll" is short, while "idle" has a long "i".
- Mispronouncing the "d": A common error is pronouncing the "d" as a hard "d" in "ˈɪd.əl". It should be a softer sound in this context. Tip: Practice by saying "id" gently before moving to the rest of the word.