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liquor
Definition:
(nou) an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented (nou) a liquid substance that is a solution (or emulsion or suspension) used or obtained in an industrial process (nou) the liquid in which vegetables or meat have be cooked
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɪkə
Examples:
Adulteration of cheap liquor by methyl alcohol resulted in deaths.
They crystallized the liquor.
The liquor has a piquant flavor.
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Common mistakes of liquor pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "li-'quor" instead of the correct "'li-quir" (ˈlɪk.ər in US, ˈlɪk.ə in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "liquor" with a long "i" sound, saying it like "lee-quor." The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" as in "lick." Tip: Practice the short "i" sound to avoid this error.
- Omitting the final "r": Many speakers drop the "r" at the end, pronouncing it as "liquah." This can happen in casual speech. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing "liquor" with "liquorice": Some may mix up these two words, pronouncing "liquor" like "liquorice" with an extra syllable. "Liquor" has only two syllables. Tip: Focus on the syllable count—two for "liquor" and three for "liquorice."
- Mispronouncing the "qu" sound: Some learners pronounce "qu" as "kw," leading to "li-kwor." The correct sound is more like "k" followed by a "w" sound. Tip: Practice saying "liquor" slowly to get the "qu" sound right.