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milieu
Definition:
(nou) the environmental condition
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmiːljɜː
Examples:
The setting is the milieu or environment where the story and action takes place.
The social milieu is the extended family.
He's a central figure in the milieu of the hypothesis.
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Common mistakes of milieu pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "mil-ˈjü" instead of the correct "ˈmil-jü". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "milieu" with an "i" sound like in "bit", leading to "ˈmɪl-jü". The correct pronunciation is "ˈmil-jü". Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound in the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "eu": Some may pronounce the "eu" as "you", resulting in "mil-ˈyu". The correct pronunciation is "ˈmil-jü" where "jü" is softer. Tip: Practice saying "jew" lightly to get the right sound.
- Ignoring the silent "l": Learners sometimes pronounce the "l" in "milieu", saying "mil-ˈlyu". The "l" is silent in the correct pronunciation "ˈmil-jü". Tip: Focus on the smooth transition from "mil" to "jü" without the "l".
- Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "milieu" with "military", pronouncing it as "mil-ə-ˈtɛr-i". "Milieu" is distinctly pronounced "ˈmil-jü". Tip: Practice saying "milieu" separately to avoid blending it with other words.