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pleasure

Definition:

(nou) a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience (nou) something or someone that provides a source of happiness (nou) a formal expression (nou) an activity that affords enjoyment (nou) sexual gratification

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈpleʒə

Examples:

The word hedonic refers to pleasure or happiness.

In the hedonistic view, well being consists of pleasure or happiness.

A bath is an exercise in pleasure.

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Common mistakes of pleasure pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "plea-sure" instead of "plea-sure". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈplɛʒ.ər/ (US), /ˈplɛʒ.ə/ (UK).
Overemphasizing the "s": A common mistake is pronouncing "pleasure" with a strong "s" sound, like "plea-sure". Tip: The "s" should sound more like a "zh" as in /ˈplɛʒ.ər/ (US), /ˈplɛʒ.ə/ (UK).
Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers mistakenly say "plea-sure" with three syllables instead of two. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to maintain the two-syllable pronunciation: /ˈplɛʒ.ər/ (US), /ˈplɛʒ.ə/ (UK).
Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners often mispronounce the vowel in the first syllable, saying "plee-sure". Tip: Use the short "e" sound as in "bed" for the first syllable: /ˈplɛʒ.ər/ (US), /ˈplɛʒ.ə/ (UK).
Confusing with similar words: Some mix up "pleasure" with "pleasurable" or "pleasurable", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Practice saying "pleasure" in isolation to differentiate its sound: /ˈplɛʒ.ər/ (US), /ˈplɛʒ.ə/ (UK).

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "pleasure" in American English?

In American English, "pleasure" is pronounced as /ˈplɛʒər/. The stress is on the first syllable, and the "s" sounds like "zh," similar to the "s" in "measure."

What is the British pronunciation of "pleasure"?

In British English, "pleasure" is pronounced as /ˈplɛʒə/. The stress remains on the first syllable, but the final "r" is often not pronounced, making it sound like "plezh-uh."

How many syllables are in the word "pleasure"?

"Pleasure" has two syllables: "plea-sure." The first syllable is stressed, while the second syllable contains a schwa sound, pronounced as "uh."

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "pleasure"?

One common mistake is mispronouncing the "s" as an "s" sound instead of the "zh" sound. It's important to remember that "pleasure" should sound like "plɛʒər," not "plɛsər."