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tycoon
Definition:
(nou) a very wealthy or powerful businessman
Phonetic Transcription:
taɪˈkuːn
Examples:
Sutton was the granddaughter of an oil tycoon in California.
Godfrey was the grandfather of the oil tycoon, John D. Rockefeller.
He is the first grandson of the clothing tycoon Abraham Levy.
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Common mistakes of tycoon pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ty-ˈcoon". This is wrong. The correct pronunciation is "ˌtaɪˈkuːn", with the primary stress on the second syllable. Tip: Remember that the "ty" part is softer and less emphasized.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some speakers pronounce "tycoon" with a short "i" sound, saying "ˈtɪkʊn". This is inaccurate. The correct pronunciation is "ˌtaɪˈkuːn", where the "y" is pronounced like the long "i" in "my". Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound in "ty".
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common error is to overemphasize the "t" sound, leading to "ˈtʌɪkuːn". The correct pronunciation is "ˌtaɪˈkuːn", where the "t" is clear but not overly stressed. Tip: Keep the "t" crisp but smooth.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some might say "tycoon" with a hard "n" sound, like "ˈtaɪkuːn". The accurate pronunciation has a softer ending, as in "ˌtaɪˈkuːn". Tip: Ensure the "n" blends gently into the preceding vowel sound.
- Confusing similar words: People sometimes mix up "tycoon" with "typhoon", pronouncing it as "taɪˈfuːn". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˌtaɪˈkuːn", highlighting the distinct sounds. Tip: Practice distinguishing the "k" sound in "tycoon" from the "f" in "typhoon".