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monsieur
Definition:
(nou) used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'
Phonetic Transcription:
məˈsjɜː
Examples:
This was the style of the wife of monsieur.
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Common mistakes of monsieur pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mon-SIEUR" instead of "MON-sieur". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with the IPA /mɒnˈsjʊə/ (UK) or /mɑnˈsjʊr/ (US).
- Overemphasizing "s": Some pronounce "monsieur" with a strong "s" sound, like "mon-SIEUR". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and subtle, almost blending it into the "ieur" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners may say "monsieur" with a hard "o" as in "hot", leading to "MON-sure". Tip: Use the correct vowel sounds: /ɒ/ (UK) or /ɑ/ (US) for "mon" and /sjʊə/ or /sjʊr/ for "sieur".
- Skipping the "r": Some speakers drop the final "r", resulting in "mon-sieu". This affects the word's authenticity. Tip: Practice pronouncing the "r" lightly at the end, as in /sjʊə/ (UK) or /sjʊr/ (US).
- Mispronouncing "ieur": Learners often struggle with "ieur", pronouncing it as "yer". Tip: Focus on the blending of sounds, aiming for /sjʊə/ (UK) or /sjʊr/ (US) to achieve the correct pronunciation.