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portrait
Definition:
(nou) a word picture of a person's appearance and character (nou) any likeness of a person, in any medium
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɔːtrɪt
Examples:
This portrait is mounted in a decorated waft of great artistic value.
This portrait displays the artist at his easel staring toward the audience.
The portrait is half of a pair of pendent portraits.
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Common mistakes of portrait pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "por-ˈtrait". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈpor-trait". Tip: Emphasize the "por" to pronounce it correctly.
- Overpronouncing the "t": Some people pronounce the "t" in "portrait" too strongly, making it sound like "por-tray-it". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpor-trait". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "ai" as "ay", leading to "por-trayt". In "portrait", the "ai" is pronounced as /eɪ/ in US English and /ɔɪ/ in UK English. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the correct vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some learners mistakenly say "por-tray-it", adding an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation is "ˈpor-trait", which has only two syllables. Tip: Practice saying it smoothly to avoid the extra syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Individuals might confuse "portrait" with "portray", pronouncing it as "por-ˈtray". "Portrait" is "ˈpor-trait". Tip: Remember that "portrait" refers to an image, while "portray" means to depict.