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impromptu
Definition:
(nou) an extemporaneous speech or remark (nou) a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪmˈprɒmptjuː
Examples:
The conversation was completely impromptu, look at the timestamps.
The rendition was completely impromptu according to him.
Serena arrives and asks about the impromptu party.
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Common mistakes of impromptu pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "im-ˈpromp-tu". The correct pronunciation is "ˌim-ˈprɒmp-tu" (UK) or "ˌim-ˈprɑmp-tu" (US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Ignoring the "t": Some speakers may drop the "t" sound, pronouncing "impromptu" as "im-ˈprom-pu". This leads to confusion and miscommunication. Tip: Practice saying the "t" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Overemphasizing the "im": Learners often overemphasize the "im" at the beginning, leading to a pronunciation like "ˈim-promptu". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on a softer "im" sound to achieve the correct rhythm.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may say "im-prompt-oo" instead of "im-prompt-u", altering the vowel sound in the last syllable. Tip: Keep the "u" short and concise to sound more natural.
- Confusing with similar words: "Impromptu" can be confused with "prompt", leading to the mispronunciation "ˈpromptu". This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Practice saying "impromptu" distinctly to differentiate it from "prompt".