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sommelier
Definition:
(nou) a waiter who manages wine service in a hotel or restaurant
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That's the definition of sommelier.
In addition, she qualified as a sommelier in 1998.
He is armed with a corkscrew sword and a sommelier knife.
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Common mistakes of sommelier pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "so-MEL-ier". The correct stress is on the last syllable: /səˈmɛl.jeɪ/ (US) and /sɒˈmɛl.ɪ.eɪ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the ending to get the stress right.
- Ignoring the "s": Some may pronounce "sommelier" without the initial "s", saying "ommelier" instead. This omits the essential sound. The correct pronunciation starts with /s/. Tip: Always articulate the "s" at the beginning.
- Mispronouncing the "e": A common mistake is pronouncing the "e" in "sommelier" as a short "e", leading to "sommel-yer". The correct sound is a long "ay" /jeɪ/ (US) and /ɪ.eɪ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "ay" to master the vowel sound.
- Overlooking the "ier": Some speakers simplify "sommelier" to "sommel". This drops the important "ier" sound at the end. The final syllable is crucial for correct pronunciation. Tip: Break the word into syllables to emphasize "ier".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might pronounce the first syllable as "some" with a long "o", resulting in "so-mmelier". The correct sound is a schwa /sə/ (US) and /sɒ/ (UK). Tip: Use a light "uh" sound for the first syllable.