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penchant
Definition:
(nou) a strong liking
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɑːnʃɑːn
Examples:
They have a penchant for serpent monsters.
The central issue is your penchant for edit warring.
They also had a penchant for breaking the fourth wall.
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Common mistakes of penchant pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "pen-CHANT". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpɛnʃənt" with the primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first part, "pen".
- Omitting the "ch" sound: Some speakers pronounce "penchant" as "pen-ant", skipping the "ch" sound entirely. The correct pronunciation includes the "ch" as /ʃ/, making it "ˈpɛnʃənt". Tip: Practice saying "sh" to ensure the "ch" is pronounced correctly.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: A common mistake is using a long "e" sound, saying "peen-chant". The correct vowel sound is a short "e" as in "pen", making it "ˈpɛnʃənt". Tip: Focus on the short vowel sound to get it right.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "penchant" with "penchant" or "pension". While "penchant" is pronounced "ˈpɛnʃənt", "pension" is "ˈpɛnʃən". Tip: Pay attention to the ending sounds to distinguish between them clearly.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some learners might say "penchant" with a hard "t" at the end, like "penchant". The correct pronunciation ends softly, with "ˈpɛnʃənt". Tip: Practice the ending to achieve the soft sound.