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movie
Definition:
(nou) a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmuːvi
Examples:
A camcorder was used to film the movie.
The video is intercut with scenes from the movie 'The Bodyguard'.
The movie is based on the 1963 film 'Charade'.
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Common mistakes of movie pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "mo-VE" instead of "MO-vie" /ˈmuːvi/ (US) /ˈmuːvi/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers pronounce the "o" in "movie" as a short vowel, leading to "muh-vee." This mispronunciation changes the sound to /ˈmʌvi/. Tip: Focus on the long "oo" sound /uː/, as in "food."
- Dropping the final sound: A common mistake is omitting the "ee" sound at the end, resulting in "mov" instead of "movie." This alters the pronunciation to /ˈmuːv/. Tip: Practice saying the full word, ensuring you articulate the final "ee" clearly.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners pronounce the "oo" in "movie" too quickly, making it sound like "muh-vee." This leads to a mispronunciation of /ˈmʌvi/. Tip: Stretch the "oo" sound to maintain its correct length.
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: A mistake is to overly stress the "vie," saying "mo-vee" with equal emphasis. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the first syllable stressed and the second syllable lighter to sound natural.