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ogre
Definition:
(nou) a cruel wicked and inhuman person (nou) a giant who likes to eat human beings
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈəʊɡə
Examples:
The princess told the ogre of him, and the ogre set him to brew.
The king wanted the ogre himself.
The word ogre is of French origin.
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Common mistakes of ogre pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "o-GRE". The correct pronunciation places stress on the first syllable: /ˈoʊɡər/ (US), /ˈəʊɡə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "o" sound.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the vowel sound in "ogre". Some say "o-gruh" instead of the correct /ˈoʊɡər/ (US) or /ˈəʊɡə/ (UK). Tip: Practice the "oh" sound followed by a soft "g".
- Final "r" sound: Many speakers omit the final "r" in "ogre", leading to "oguh". The correct pronunciation includes the "r" sound: /ˈoʊɡər/ (US), /ˈəʊɡə/ (UK). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" clearly.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners pronounce "ogre" with a short vowel sound, saying "og-ur". The correct pronunciation features a long vowel: /ˈoʊɡər/ (US), /ˈəʊɡə/ (UK). Tip: Practice holding the "o" sound longer.
- Syllable count error: Some people mistakenly pronounce "ogre" as a two-syllable word, "o-gre". The correct pronunciation is one syllable: /ˈoʊɡər/ (US), /ˈəʊɡə/ (UK). Tip: Remember it's a single, smooth sound.