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imbroglio
Definition:
(nou) an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation (nou) a very embarrassing misunderstanding
Examples:
Is there no way out of this imbroglio
The State newspaper reported on the imbroglio.
This whole imbroglio is leading nowhere.
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Common mistakes of imbroglio pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the first syllable, saying "IM-broglio" instead of "im-BRO-glio". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, as indicated by the IPA /ɪmˈbroʊɡliˌoʊ/ (US) and /ɪmˈbrəʊɡlɪəʊ/ (UK).
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce the "o" in "imbroglio" as a long "o" sound, saying "imbrog-lee-oh". Tip: The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound in the final syllable, making it sound like "imbrog-lee-oh" /ɪmˈbroʊɡliˌoʊ/ (US) or /ɪmˈbrəʊɡlɪəʊ/ (UK).
- Syllable count: Learners may mistakenly treat "imbroglio" as having four syllables, pronouncing it "im-bro-glio". Tip: Remember that "imbroglio" has only three syllables: "im-BRO-glio".
- Consonant clarity: Some people may slur the "g" sound, making it sound like "imbro-lio". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "g" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word, as in /ɪmˈbroʊɡliˌoʊ/ (US) or /ɪmˈbrəʊɡlɪəʊ/ (UK).
- Final "o" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "o" as a separate syllable, saying "imbroglio" like "imbrog-lee-oh". Tip: Keep the final "o" connected to the preceding syllable for a smoother sound, as in /ɪmˈbroʊɡliˌoʊ/ (US) or /ɪmˈbrəʊɡlɪəʊ/ (UK).