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How to pronounce:
pauper
Definition:
(nou) a person who is very poor
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɔːpə
Examples:
The plot revolves around the pauper family.
Walker was ruined by the war and died as a pauper.
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Common mistakes of pauper pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pau-'per". However, the correct pronunciation is "ˈpɔː.pər" in UK and "ˈpɔ.pɚ" in US. Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Many pronounce "pauper" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "pou-per". The correct vowel sound is the "aw" as in "law". Tip: Practice saying "pɔː" or "pɔ" to master the vowel.
- Missing schwa sound: Some speakers omit the schwa in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pau-per". In reality, the second syllable should have a schwa sound, resulting in "ˈpɔː.pər" or "ˈpɔ.pɚ". Tip: Remember that the schwa is a quick, neutral sound.
- Overemphasis on the "r": Learners sometimes overpronounce the "r" in "pauper", making it sound overly harsh. The "r" should be soft and not heavily stressed. Tip: Keep the "r" light and blend it smoothly with the vowel.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some may mistakenly divide the word into three syllables as "pau-per". The correct division is into two syllables: "ˈpɔː.pər" in UK and "ˈpɔ.pɚ" in US. Tip: Practice saying it as one smooth phrase to reinforce the two-syllable structure.