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leitmotif
Definition:
(nou) a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
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Common mistakes of leitmotif pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "leitmotif" by using a short "e" sound, saying "letmotif". The correct pronunciation is /ˈlaɪt.mə.tiːf/ in US English and /ˈlaɪt.mə.tɪf/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "i" sound in the first syllable.
- Stress misplacement: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "leit-MO-tif". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "LEIT-motif". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the first syllable.
- Silent letters confusion: Some may pronounce "leitmotif" with an audible "h", resulting in "leitmotif". The correct pronunciation does not include a pronounced "h": /ˈlaɪt.mə.tiːf/ (US) and /ˈlaɪt.mə.tɪf/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "leit" is pronounced like "light" without any additional sounds.
- Incorrect syllable division: Learners might incorrectly divide the word into three syllables, saying "leit-mo-tif". The proper division is two syllables: "leit-motif". Tip: Break it down into "leit" and "motif" to simplify pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the final sound: Some might say "leitmotife" with an extra "e" sound at the end. The correct pronunciation ends with "tif" /tɪf/ (UK) or /tiːf/ (US). Tip: Practice saying the word without adding extra sounds at the end.