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refugee
Definition:
(nou) an exile who flees for safety
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌrefjʊˈdʒiː
Examples:
Asylum seekers arriving by plane do not attract the same attention, nor what refugee groups would call the same paranoiac reaction.
The camp is the smallest refugee camp.
But this plan was not designed as a panacea for the refugee crisis.
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Common mistakes of refugee pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people stress the second syllable, saying "ref-u-" instead of "ref-u-ˈgee". Tip: Remember to stress the last syllable to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "refugee" as "ref-u-ˈjay", using a different vowel sound. Tip: Focus on the "ee" sound in the last syllable, pronounced as /iː/ in both US and UK.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to say "refuge" instead of "refugee". Tip: Always include the final syllable "gee" to convey the correct meaning and pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: Some speakers say "ˈref-u-gee", putting too much emphasis on "ref". Tip: Maintain a balanced stress pattern, with the primary stress on the last syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "g" sound: Some might pronounce "refugee" with a hard "g", saying "ref-u-ˈg" instead of "ref-u-ˈjee". Tip: Ensure the "g" is soft, resembling the sound in "jeep".