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music
Definition:
(nou) an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner (nou) any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds (nou) musical activity (singing or whistling etc.) (nou) the sounds produced by singers or musical instruments (or reproductions of such sounds) (nou) punishment for one's actions
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmjuːzɪk
Examples:
The music album is complemented by the visualizations to the songs.
The pianist played the music in an andantino.
They played a doleful piece of music.
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Common mistakes of music pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Many learners mispronounce "music" by using a short "u" sound, saying /ˈmjuːzɪk/ instead of the correct pronunciation /ˈmjuː.zɪk/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on elongating the "u" sound to match the correct vowel quality.
- Stress misplacement: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mu-SIC" instead of the correct first syllable stress "MU-sic" /ˈmjuː.zɪk/. Tip: Practice emphasizing the first syllable to avoid this common mistake.
- Silent letters: Learners sometimes overlook the "c" in "music," pronouncing it as "mu-iz" instead of /ˈmjuː.zɪk/. Tip: Remember that the "c" is pronounced as a "k" sound, ensuring clarity in your pronunciation.
- Adding extra syllables: Some speakers add an unnecessary syllable, saying "mu-zi-ic" instead of the correct two-syllable pronunciation /ˈmjuː.zɪk/. Tip: Keep it concise; focus on blending the syllables smoothly to maintain the correct rhythm.
- Mispronouncing "s": A common error is pronouncing the "s" as a "sh," resulting in "mu-sh-ic" instead of /ˈmjuː.zɪk/. Tip: Ensure the "s" sound is clear and sharp, as this is crucial for accurate pronunciation.