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memoir
Definition:
(nou) an account of the author's personal experiences (nou) an essay on a scientific or scholarly topic
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmemwɑː
Examples:
His only publication is a memoir.
The above excerpt is from the memoir.
The memoir was published in the July 1965.
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Common mistakes of memoir pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "me-MOIR". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/ (US), /ˈmɛm.wɑː/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize "mem" to pronounce "memoir" correctly.
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some learners skip the vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "mwr" instead of "MEM". This makes "memoir" hard to recognize. Tip: Always include the "e" sound in "memoir" to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: The vowel in the second syllable is often mispronounced as a short "i" sound, leading to "mem-oir". The correct pronunciation is with an "aw" sound: /wɑːr/ (US), /wɑː/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "aw" to get it right.
- Confusing "memoir" with similar words: Some confuse "memoir" with "memory" or "memo", leading to mispronunciation. Each word has distinct sounds and stress patterns. Tip: Focus on the unique stress and vowel sounds in "memoir".
- Overemphasizing the "r": In some dialects, learners may overemphasize the "r" sound at the end, creating "memoirrr". The correct pronunciation has a softer ending: /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/ (US), /ˈmɛm.wɑː/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "r" light and subtle.