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rapier
Definition:
(nou) a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
Examples:
Its exemplar weapon is a rapier, named 'Supernal Clarity.'
Here, he was a foppish French pirate who wielded a rapier.
A gaunt Stand armed with a rapier.
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Common mistakes of rapier pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable as in "ra-PIER" /ˈreɪ.pi.ər/ instead of the correct first syllable stress. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: "RAP" /ˈreɪ/ is where the stress should be.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "rapier" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat." The correct pronunciation uses a long "a" sound /ˈreɪ/ as in "day." Tip: Practice saying "ray" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Omitting the final "r": Some speakers drop the final "r" sound, saying "rapie" /ˈreɪ.pi/ instead of "rapier." Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" at the end to ensure clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "rapier" with "rapier" /ˈreɪ.pi.ər/ and "rapier" /ˈræp.jər/. Tip: Focus on the context and the stress pattern to differentiate between these words.
- Mispronouncing the "p": Some pronounce "rapier" with a hard "p" sound, making it sound like "rap-ier" /ˈræp.i.ər/. Tip: Keep the "p" soft and quick to maintain the flow of the word.