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musician
Definition:
(nou) someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession) (nou) artist who composes or conducts music as a profession
Phonetic Transcription:
mjuːˈzɪʃən
Examples:
In this dance, the dancers perform to the beat of the musician.
She is the mother of the eclectic musician Beck and the artist Channing Hansen.
I will focus on the music of the musician, not the musician of the music.
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Common mistakes of musician pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mu-ˈzi-shən." The correct stress is on the last syllable: "mu-ˈzi-ʃən" (US) / "mju-ˈzɪʃ-ən" (UK). Tip: Focus on the final syllable to master the correct stress.
- Skipping the "u" sound: Some may pronounce "musician" as "mɪ-ˈzɪʃ-ən," omitting the "u" sound. This leads to a mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the "u" in the first syllable to ensure clarity.
- Pronouncing "c" as "k": A common mistake is pronouncing the "c" in "musician" as a hard "k" sound, saying "mu-ˈki-ʃən." The correct sound is a soft "s." Tip: Remember that "c" before "i" typically sounds like "s."
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some learners say "musician" as "mu-ˈzi-ʃən" without the correct schwa sound in the last syllable. The final sound should be a quick "ən." Tip: Practice saying the last syllable softly and quickly to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the "i": Learners might stress the "i" in "musician," saying "mu-ˈzɪʃ-ən." The "i" should be pronounced lightly. Tip: Keep the "i" subtle and let the stress fall on the final syllable for proper pronunciation.