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statue
Definition:
(nou) a sculpture representing a human or animal
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈstætʃuː
Examples:
The monument features a statue of The Bard.
The people disfigured the figure of the statue.
The Colossus is a giant statue.
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Common mistakes of statue pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sta-TU-e". The correct pronunciation is "ˈstætʃu" in both US and UK English, with the stress on the first syllable. Tip: Focus on saying "STAT-ue" with emphasis on "STAT".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce "statue" with a long "a" sound, saying "steichu". The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" as in "cat" /æ/. Tip: Remember that "stat" rhymes with "hat", not "stay".
- "t" sound mispronunciation: Learners may pronounce the "t" in "statue" too softly or as a "d" sound, resulting in "stadue". The correct pronunciation is with a clear "t" sound /tʃ/. Tip: Emphasize the "t" to keep it crisp and distinct.
- Missing the "u" sound: Some may skip the "u" in "statue", pronouncing it as "stat". The full pronunciation is "ˈstætʃu", including the "u" sound. Tip: Practice saying "stat-CHOO" to ensure you include the ending.
- Incorrect vowel in the second syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing the second syllable as "you", leading to "stat-you". The correct pronunciation includes the "ch" sound /tʃ/, making it "ˈstætʃu". Tip: Think of "statue" as "stat-CHOO" to remember the sound.