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mousse
Definition:
(nou) a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream (nou) a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin (nou) toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling
Examples:
The fish mousse is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or grilled.
Chocolate mousse is a very notable sub type of mousse.
And they made a pasta dish and chocolate mousse.
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Common mistakes of mousse pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "mousse" as /mʊs/ instead of the correct /muːs/ (US) or /muːs/ (UK). This mistake changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Focus on elongating the "oo" sound.
- Ignoring the final "e": Some might say "mous" by dropping the final "e". The correct pronunciation includes the "e" sound, making it /muːs/ (both US and UK). Tip: Remember that the final "e" is silent but influences the preceding vowel.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes stress the wrong syllable, saying "MOUS-se" instead of the correct "mousse" with no syllable break. Tip: Practice saying "mousse" as a single syllable to maintain the correct stress.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "mousse" with "mouse," pronouncing it as /maʊs/. However, "mousse" is pronounced /muːs/ (both US and UK). Tip: Distinguish by focusing on the "oo" sound in "mousse."
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some speakers may pronounce "mousse" with a heavy "s" sound, making it sound like "moose." The correct pronunciation is softer, as /muːs/. Tip: Keep the "s" light and smooth, blending it with the preceding vowel.