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menagerie
Definition:
(nou) a collection of live animals for study or display (nou) the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition
Phonetic Transcription:
mɪˈnædʒəri
Examples:
This is a fantastical menagerie of wild animals.
He has collected a menagerie of abandoned animals.
It was also the home of the papal menagerie.
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Common mistakes of menagerie pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "men-ˈa-gə-ree". The correct stress is on the last syllable: "mə-ˈnæʒ-ə-ree". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "næʒ" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "menagerie" with a short "a" as in "cat". In actuality, the first syllable has a schwa sound, as in "sofa": "mə-ˈnæʒ-ə-ree". Tip: Practice saying "sofa" to get the schwa sound right.
- Omitting the final "e": A common mistake is dropping the final "e", leading to "menager". The correct pronunciation includes the "e", making it "menagerie". Tip: Always finish the word with the "ree" sound to maintain clarity.
- Confusing "j" and "g" sounds: Some may pronounce "menagerie" with a hard "g" sound, saying "men-ˈgæ-ree". The correct pronunciation uses a soft "j" sound: "mə-ˈnæʒ-ə-ree". Tip: Think of the "j" in "jam" to get it right.
- Mispronouncing "a" in the second syllable: People often say "men-ˈa-ʤer-ee", using an "a" sound like in "father". The correct sound is a short "a" as in "cat": "mə-ˈnæʒ-ə-ree". Tip: Focus on the "æ" sound for accuracy.