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nuance
Definition:
(nou) a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnjuːɑːns
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Common mistakes of nuance pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some speakers incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "nu-ˈance". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "ˈnuː.ɑːns" in UK and "ˈnuː.æns" in US.
- Overemphasizing the "n": A common mistake is to overly stress the "n" in "nuance", making it sound like "nuh-wance". Tip: Focus on a smoother transition between syllables, pronouncing it as "ˈnuː.ɑːns" or "ˈnuː.æns".
- Ignoring the vowel sounds: Some people pronounce "nuance" with a flat "a", sounding like "nu-ance". Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; in UK English, it's "ˈnuː.ɑːns" and in US English, it's "ˈnuː.æns".
- Mispronouncing the final "ce": A mistake is to pronounce the "ce" as "s", saying "nu-ance". Tip: The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "s" sound, as in "ˈnuː.ɑːns" for UK or "ˈnuː.æns" for US.
- Skipping the "u" sound: Some speakers omit the "u" sound altogether, pronouncing it as "nance". Tip: Ensure you include the "u" sound at the beginning, leading to the correct pronunciation: "ˈnuː.ɑːns" or "ˈnuː.æns".