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serge
Definition:
(nou) a twilled woolen fabric
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Common mistakes of serge pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "serge" as /sɜrˈdʒeɪ/ instead of the correct /sɜrdʒ/. Tip: Remember that the correct stress is on the first syllable, making it sound like "surge".
- Confusing vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "serge" with an "e" sound as in "see", leading to /siːrdʒ/. Tip: Use the short "e" sound, as in "her", to achieve the correct pronunciation /sɜrdʒ/.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce "serge" with a hard "g" sound, saying /sɜrɡeɪ/. Tip: The "g" in "serge" is soft, like in "judge", so use /dʒ/ instead.
- Incorrectly adding extra syllables: Learners sometimes say "serge" as "ser-ge" /sərˈdʒeɪ/, creating an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Keep it smooth and single-syllable, pronounced /sɜrdʒ/.
- Mispronouncing the final sound: Some might pronounce "serge" ending with a hard "e" sound, like /sɜrˈdʒiː/. Tip: Focus on ending with the soft "j" sound, as in /dʒ/, for the correct pronunciation /sɜrdʒ/.