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reproach
Definition:
(nou) a mild rebuke or criticism (nou) disgrace or shame
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈprəʊtʃ
Examples:
It's not beyond the reproach of Wikipedia to include this.
The reproach appears to be wholly unfounded.
Therefore it was confronted with the reproach of nihilism.
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Common mistakes of reproach pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "re-ˈproach". This is incorrect. The stress is on the second syllable: "re-ˈproach". Tip: Always emphasize the "proach" part.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "e" in "reproach" as a short "e" sound, like "re-ˈproch". The correct pronunciation uses a long "e" sound, as in "ree". Tip: Focus on elongating the "e" sound.
- Omitting the "r": Some speakers may drop the initial "r" sound, saying "eproach" instead of "reproach". This changes the word entirely. Tip: Make sure to clearly pronounce the initial "r" to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing "ch": Learners sometimes pronounce the "ch" in "reproach" as "ch" in "chair", saying "reproach". The correct pronunciation is with a "ch" sound like in "watch". Tip: Practice saying "ch" as in "watch" to get it right.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "reproach" with "approach", leading to mispronunciation. "Reproach" is pronounced "re-ˈproach", while "approach" is "ə-ˈproach". Tip: Listen to the differences in syllable stress to distinguish them.