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princess
Definition:
(nou) a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
Phonetic Transcription:
prɪnˈses
Examples:
The king called the princess and met the shepherd.
He escaped and went straight to the pavilion of the queen and the princess.
The king and princess decide to abdicate, effectively abolishing the monarchy.
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Common mistakes of princess pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce "princess" by using a long "i" sound instead of the correct short "i" sound. The correct pronunciation is /ˈprɪn.ses/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on producing a short "i" as in "pin".
- Missing syllable stress: Some people put stress on the second syllable, saying "prin-CESS" instead of the correct "PRIN-cess". The primary stress is on the first syllable /ˈprɪn.ses/. Tip: Emphasize the first part of the word when speaking.
- Overemphasis on "s": Learners often pronounce the "s" in "princess" too strongly, making it sound like "prin-sess" with a heavy sibilance. The correct pronunciation is /ˈprɪn.ses/ with a softer "s". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to achieve a balanced sound.
- Confusing "n" and "m": Some may mistakenly pronounce "princess" with an "m" sound, saying "primcess". This alters the word entirely. The correct sound is /ˈprɪn.ses/, with an "n". Tip: Pay close attention to the tongue's position when pronouncing "n".
- Misplacing the vowel in the second syllable: Learners might pronounce the second syllable as "sess" instead of the correct "ses", creating confusion. The accurate pronunciation is /ˈprɪn.ses/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in the vowel sounds.