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nonsense
Definition:
(nou) a message that seems to convey no meaning (nou) ornamental objects of no great value
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnɒnsns
Examples:
He blabbered nonsense.
The speech was infantile nonsense.
To be frank, the attribution is nonsense.
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Common mistakes of nonsense pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "non-ˈsense". The correct pronunciation has primary stress on the first syllable: "ˈnɒn.sens" (UK), "ˈnɑn.sens" (US). Tip: Focus on saying "non" louder and clearer.
- Dropping the vowel sound: A common mistake is omitting the vowel sound in the first syllable, leading to "nsens". This makes it harder to recognize the word. The correct form includes the full "o" sound: "ˈnɒn.sens" (UK), "ˈnɑn.sens" (US). Tip: Practice saying "non" slowly to emphasize the vowel.
- Confusing the "n" sounds: Some speakers may pronounce "nonsense" with a nasal sound that is too weak, leading to "onsens". The "n" should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Keep your tongue against the roof of your mouth for a strong "n" sound.
- Mispronouncing the final "s": Learners sometimes pronounce the final "s" as a "z" sound, saying "non-senz". The correct pronunciation ends with a clear "s" sound: "ˈnɒn.sens" (UK), "ˈnɑn.sens" (US). Tip: Practice by saying "s" at the end of words to strengthen the sound.
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Some may mistakenly emphasize the second syllable, resulting in "non-sense". The correct pronunciation keeps the focus on the first syllable: "ˈnɒn.sens" (UK), "ˈnɑn.sens" (US). Tip: Repeat the word, emphasizing "non" to avoid this mistake.