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recluse
Definition:
(nou) one who lives in solitude
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈkluːs
Examples:
He is described in the book as a recluse.
Boo Radley is described in the article as a recluse.
The life of a recluse sounds appealing sometimes.
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Common mistakes of recluse pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many pronounce "recluse" with incorrect stress, saying /ˈrɛk.lus/ instead of the correct /ˈrɛk.luːs/ in US and UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "rec".
- Vowel confusion: Some confuse the vowel sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈrɛk.lʊs/ instead of /ˈrɛk.luːs/. Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound in the second syllable, like in "blue".
- Omitting the final "e": A common mistake is dropping the final "e", leading to a pronunciation like /ˈrɛk.lus/. This is incorrect. Tip: Always include the final "e" to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some speakers say "rec-luse" instead of "re-cluse", treating it as two separate syllables. Tip: Remember that "recluse" is a two-syllable word, with the first syllable being "rec" and the second "luse".
- Mispronouncing as a verb: Some may mistakenly use "recluse" as a verb, pronouncing it differently. The noun form is /ˈrɛk.luːs/. Tip: Always remember that "recluse" is primarily a noun referring to a person who lives in seclusion.