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moustache
Definition:
(nou) an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
Phonetic Transcription:
məˈstɑːʃ
Examples:
The face has a moustache and beard.
The fur on the face resembles a beard and moustache.
He wears the barbaric moustache.
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Common mistakes of moustache pronunciation
- Silent "t": Many people pronounce the "t" in "moustache" as in "mustache" /mʌsˈtæʃ/. In reality, the "t" is silent in both US /ˈmʌstæʃ/ and UK /ˈmʊstæʃ/ pronunciations. Tip: Remember to omit the "t" sound when saying "moustache."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners confuse the vowel sounds in "moustache," pronouncing it as /mʊsˈtɑːʃ/ or /mʌsˈtɑːʃ/. The correct vowels are /ʌ/ in US and /ʊ/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound in the second syllable.
- Stress placement: A common error is misplacing the stress, saying "moustache" as /mouˈstæʃ/ instead of /ˈmʌstæʃ/ in US or /ˈmʊstæʃ/ in UK. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Overemphasizing "ou": Some speakers pronounce "moustache" with a strong "ou" sound, leading to /mouˈstæʃ/. The "ou" should be pronounced more subtly. Tip: Keep the "ou" sound light and quick.
- Adding extra syllables: Some may mistakenly say "moustache" with an extra syllable, producing /mouˈstæʃə/ or /mʌsˈtæʃə/. The word has only two syllables. Tip: Practice saying "moustache" quickly to reinforce the correct syllable count.