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mogul
Definition:
(nou) a bump on a ski slope (nou) a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857 (nou) a very wealthy or powerful businessman
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈməʊɡəl
Examples:
She is the daughter of a hotel mogul.
He defeated the mogul of the Mystic Mountain.
He was the hematologist for the MGM mogul, Louis B. Mayer.
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Common mistakes of mogul pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "mo-GUL" instead of the correct "MOG-ul" (ˈmoʊɡəl in US, ˈməʊɡəl in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "o" in "mogul." Some may say "moh-gul," using a long "o" sound. Tip: Use a short "o" as in "dog" for accuracy.
- Final "l" sound: Some speakers may drop or soften the "l" at the end, saying "mogoo" instead of "mogul." Tip: Clearly pronounce the "l" to ensure clarity and correctness in your speech.
- Omitting the "u": Occasionally, people might say "moge" instead of "mogul," missing the "u" entirely. Tip: Make sure to include the "u" sound to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some may mistakenly treat "mogul" as a two-syllable word, pronouncing it as "mo-gul." Tip: Remember that "mogul" has two syllables but is pronounced as "MOG-ul," emphasizing the first syllable.