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potpourri
Definition:
(nou) a collection containing a variety of sorts of things (nou) a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources (nou) a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌpəʊˈpʊəriː
Examples:
I'm not good with potpourri, though.
It's a potpourri of aspects loosely bundled.
He bought a potpourri bottle in a market.
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Common mistakes of potpourri pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "po-TPOU-ri". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpoʊpʊəri" in US English and "ˈpəʊpʊəri" in UK English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper stress.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "potpourri" with an "a" sound, like "pah". The correct pronunciation includes the "o" sound, as in "poh". Tip: Practice saying "po" clearly to avoid this mistake.
- Omitting syllables: A common error is to say "pot-pour" instead of "potpourri". This reduces the word to two syllables. The full pronunciation is three syllables. Tip: Break the word into three parts: "pot", "pour", "ri".
- Mispronouncing "ri": Some learners say "ree" instead of "ri". The correct sound is a short "i," as in "bit." Tip: Practice the "ri" sound by comparing it to other short vowel sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "potpourri" with "potpourri" or "potpourri". While they may sound similar, each has distinct meanings. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the definitions to avoid confusion.