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marguerite
Definition:
(nou) tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum (nou) perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers; often included in genus Chrysanthemum
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Common mistakes of marguerite pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the wrong syllable in "marguerite". The correct stress is on the second syllable: /ˌmɑrɡəˈrit/ (US) and /ˌmɑːɡəˈriːt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "rit" part when pronouncing.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "a" in "marguerite" is often mispronounced. It should sound like /ɑr/ (US) or /ɑː/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "car" to get the right sound for "mar".
- Overemphasizing "g": Some speakers pronounce the "g" too strongly, making it sound like "guh". The correct pronunciation is softer, as in /ɡə/ (US) and /ɡə/ (UK). Tip: Think of the "g" as a gentle glide.
- Ignoring the final "e": The ending "e" in "marguerite" is often silent or neglected. It should be pronounced lightly as /ˈrit/ (US) and /ˈriːt/ (UK). Tip: Always finish with a light "t" sound.
- Confusing it with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "marguerite" with "margarine". Remember, "marguerite" has a distinct pronunciation: /ˌmɑrɡəˈrit/ (US) and /ˌmɑːɡəˈriːt/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying both words to distinguish them clearly.