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refuge
Definition:
(nou) a safe place (nou) something or someone turned to for assistance or security (nou) a shelter from danger or hardship (nou) act of turning to for assistance
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrefjuːdʒ
Examples:
That is the refuge of the ignorant.
The refuge is closed to the public.
Censorship is the last refuge of the ignorant.
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Common mistakes of refuge pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "refuge" as /ˈrɛf.juːdʒ/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈrɛf.juːdʒ/ in US and /ˈrɛf.jʊdʒ/ in UK. Tip: Practice saying "refuge" with emphasis on "ref".
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce the first vowel in "refuge" incorrectly, saying "ref-youge" instead of the correct "ref-yooj". The US pronunciation is /ˈrɛf.juːdʒ/ and UK is /ˈrɛf.jʊdʒ/. Tip: Focus on saying "ref" like "referee".
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to over-pronounce the "g" in "refuge". The "g" is not pronounced; the correct ending is /dʒ/. Tip: Remember that "refuge" ends with "yooj", not "yoge".
- Incorrect vowel length: Some speakers shorten the "u" sound in "refuge", making it sound like /ˈrɛf.fjuːdʒ/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈrɛf.juːdʒ/ in US and /ˈrɛf.jʊdʒ/ in UK. Tip: Extend the "u" sound to match the correct pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "u" sound: Some may pronounce "refuge" with a long "u" as in "food". The correct sound is more like the "u" in "put" for UK speakers. Tip: Practice saying "ref" followed by "yooj" to get the right sound.