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journey
Definition:
(nou) the act of traveling from one place to another
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒɜːni
Examples:
The Jules Verne tour beckons as a much more gentle and dreamy journey.
It nourishes the soul for the journey.
The journey was a great experience.
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Common mistakes of journey pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "jour-NEY" instead of the correct "JOUR-ney" (ˈdʒɜːrni in UK, ˈdʒɜrni in US). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "journey" with a long "o" sound, like "joh-urney." The correct pronunciation features a schwa sound in the second syllable, as in "jurn." Tip: Practice saying "jour" quickly to hear the correct vowel.
- Omitting the "r": A common mistake is to drop the "r" sound, leading to "joo-ney." The "r" is essential in both US and UK pronunciations (ˈdʒɜːrni / ˈdʒɜrni). Tip: Emphasize the "r" to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some learners may say "jour-ney" with three syllables, making it sound like "jurn-ee." However, "journey" has only two syllables. Tip: Break it down into "JOUR" and "ney" for easier pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the final "y": Some may pronounce the ending as "ee," resulting in "jour-nee." The correct ending is a short "i" sound, as in "ney" (ˈdʒɜːrni / ˈdʒɜrni). Tip: Practice with similar words like "money" to master the sound.