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marquis
Definition:
(nou) humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937) (nou) nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
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The highest rank was the marquis, and below this secondary marquis.
The head marquis of the planet Pike and one of the Three Marquis.
Alterations by the marquis de Castries.
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Common mistakes of marquis pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "mar-ˈkwiz". In English, the correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈmɑr.kɪs" (US) and "ˈmɑː.kɪ" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The first vowel sound is often mispronounced. Instead of "mar" sounding like "mar" in "car", some say it like "mar" in "far". The correct sound is "ɑ" (US) or "ɑː" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "car" to get the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some people pronounce the final "s" too strongly, saying "mar-ˈkwiz" instead of the softer "mar-ˈki". The correct ending is a subtle "kɪs" (US) or "kɪ" (UK). Tip: Keep the ending light and quick.
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is adding an unnecessary syllable, pronouncing it as "mar-kwis". The correct pronunciation has only two syllables: "ˈmɑr.kɪ" (US) and "ˈmɑː.kɪ" (UK). Tip: Focus on the two clear syllables without any extras.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "marquis" with "marquee", leading to mispronunciation. "Marquee" is pronounced "mɑrˈki" (US) and "mɑːˈkiː" (UK). Tip: Distinguish the two by noting the stress and vowel differences.