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stuyvesant
Definition:
(nou) the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)
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Common mistakes of stuyvesant pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "stuy-VE-sant." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈstʌɪ.və.sənt/ in US and /ˈstaɪ.və.sənt/ in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable "stuy."
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "stuyvesant" with a long "i" sound as in "sigh." The vowel sound should be a diphthong /aɪ/ in the first syllable, not a long vowel. Tip: Practice saying "stuy" as in "buy" to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: A common mistake is to overly stress the last syllable, resulting in "stuyvesant" sounding like "stuyves-ANT." The final syllable should be softer. Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick to maintain the natural flow.
- Dropping syllables: Some might say "stuyv-sant," omitting the "ve" sound. The correct pronunciation includes all three syllables: /ˈstʌɪ.və.sənt/ or /ˈstaɪ.və.sənt/. Tip: Break it down into three parts: "stuy," "ve," and "sant" to ensure clarity.
- Confusing with similar names: People often confuse "stuyvesant" with similar-sounding names like "Stuyvesant High School." Ensure you pronounce it distinctly as /ˈstʌɪ.və.sənt/ or /ˈstaɪ.və.sənt/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the context to avoid mix-ups.