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reims
Definition:
(nou) a city in northeastern France to the east of Paris; scene of the coronation of most French kings; site of the unconditional German surrender in 1945 at the end of World War II
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- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the wrong syllable in "reims". The correct pronunciation is /rɛ̃s/ in French. Tip: Remember that the stress falls on the single syllable, making it concise.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "reims" with an English "ay" sound, like in "rain". However, it should be pronounced with a nasal vowel /ɛ̃/. Tip: Practice saying "reims" with a nasal tone to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the final "s": In "reims", the final "s" is often pronounced, leading to /rɛ̃ms/. The correct pronunciation is without the final "s", as in /rɛ̃/. Tip: Focus on the nasal sound and drop the final consonant to sound more natural.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "reims" with "rims" or "reams", which have different meanings and pronunciations. "Rims" is /rɪmz/ and "reams" is /riːmz/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the context of "reims" to avoid mixing it up.
- Mispronouncing the initial sound: Some might pronounce "reims" starting with an English "r" sound, as in "red". The correct sound is a softer French "r", pronounced as /ʁ/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to master the initial sound.