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retinue
Definition:
(nou) the group following and attending to some important person
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈretɪnjuː
Examples:
It was used by the imperial retinue for the celebrations.
The president is attended by a large retinue.
Aquillius' retinue included representatives of the lenders.
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Common mistakes of retinue pronunciation
- Incorrect emphasis on the first syllable: Many people say "RET-in-u" with the stress on the first syllable. The correct pronunciation is "ˈrɛt.ɪ.njuː" (UK) or "ˈrɛt.ɪ.nu" (US), stressing the second syllable. Tip: Focus on the second syllable for correct stress.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some pronounce "retinue" as "ret-in-yoo," which alters the vowel sounds. The correct pronunciation includes a short "i" sound in the second syllable, as in "ˈrɛt.ɪ.njuː" (UK) or "ˈrɛt.ɪ.nu" (US). Tip: Practice the vowel sounds to improve clarity.
- Overlooking the silent "e": A common mistake is to pronounce all letters, leading to "retin-yoo." The "e" is silent in "retinue," pronounced "ˈrɛt.ɪ.njuː" (UK) or "ˈrɛt.ɪ.nu" (US). Tip: Remember the silent "e" to avoid confusion.
- Confusing "retinue" with similar words: Some mix up "retinue" with "retina" or "retinal," leading to mispronunciation. "Retinue" is distinctly pronounced "ˈrɛt.ɪ.njuː" (UK) or "ˈrɛt.ɪ.nu" (US). Tip: Familiarize yourself with the differences in pronunciation to avoid mix-ups.
- Incorrectly stressing the last syllable: A few may say "ret-in-YOU," stressing the last syllable. The correct stress is on the first part of the last syllable, as in "ˈrɛt.ɪ.njuː" (UK) or "ˈrɛt.ɪ.nu" (US). Tip: Practice listening to native speakers for accurate stress placement.