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leprechaun
Definition:
(nou) a mischievous elf in Irish folklore
Examples:
In one story, a man caught a leprechaun.
Henry Gibson guest stars as the leprechaun.
If you say you are a leprechaun, you are.
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Common mistakes of leprechaun pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "lep-RE-chaun". The correct stress is on the first syllable: ˈlɛp.rɪ.kɔːn (UK) / ˈlɛp.rɪ.kɑn (US). Tip: Emphasize "lep" when saying "leprechaun".
- Overpronouncing "chaun": Some people exaggerate the "chaun" sound, making it sound too distinct. The "chaun" should blend smoothly into the preceding syllables. The correct pronunciation is ˈlɛp.rɪ.kɔːn (UK) / ˈlɛp.rɪ.kɑn (US). Tip: Keep "chaun" soft and quick.
- Ignoring the vowel sounds: Learners often mispronounce the vowel sounds, especially the "e" in "lep". It should be a short "e" sound, not a long "ee". The correct sound is /ɛ/. Tip: Practice saying "let" to get the right vowel sound for "leprechaun".
- Confusing "ch" with "k": Some may pronounce "leprechaun" with a hard "k" sound, saying "lep-re-kawn". The "ch" should sound like "ch" in "chocolate". The correct pronunciation is /kɔːn/ (UK) /kɑn/ (US). Tip: Remember that "ch" in "leprechaun" is soft.
- Skipping the "r" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "r" in "leprechaun", making it sound like "lep-e-cawn". The "r" should be pronounced clearly. The correct pronunciation is /rɪ/ in both variants. Tip: Focus on articulating the "r" to avoid this mistake.