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nonchalant
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnɒnʃələnt
Examples:
He didn't seem casual or nonchalant the way he was a moment ago.
Ferry's singing is nonchalant and jocular.
He acted cold and nonchalant to Sakura.
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Common mistakes of nonchalant pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "non-cha-LANT" /ˌnɒnʃəˈlɑːnt/ (UK) or /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑnt/ (US). Tip: Remember to stress the last syllable: "non-chal-ANT".
- Overemphasizing the "non": A common mistake is to overly emphasize "non", saying "NON-chalant" /ˈnɒnʃəˌlɑːnt/ (UK) or /ˈnɑːnʃəˌlɑnt/ (US). Tip: Keep "non" light and focus on the second part.
- Mispronouncing "chal": Some may pronounce "chal" as "chawl" or "chahl", which is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /ʃə/ in both accents. Tip: Use a soft "ch" sound, like in "shoe".
- Skipping the "t": A frequent error is to drop the "t" at the end, saying "nonchalant" as "nonchalans". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the final "t" clearly: "nonchalant" /ˈnɒnʃəˌlɑːnt/ (UK) /ˈnɑːnʃəˌlɑnt/ (US).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the vowel sounds, particularly in "chal", leading to "non-chal-ENT" instead of "non-chal-ANT". Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sounds, which are short and soft in "chal".