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ukulele
Definition:
(nou) a small guitar having four strings
Examples:
He played tenor ukulele accompanied by a gentle croon.
I play the oboe and the ukulele.
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Common mistakes of ukulele pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many people mispronounce "ukulele" by using the wrong vowel sounds, saying /ˌjuː.kəˈleɪ/ instead of the correct US pronunciation /ˌjuː.kəˈleɪ/ or UK pronunciation /ˌjuː.kəˈlɛɪ/. Tip: Focus on the "u" as in "you" and the "e" as in "day."
- Stress placement error: Some learners mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, saying "uk-u-LELE." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌjuː.kəˈleɪ/ in US and /ˌjuː.kəˈlɛɪ/ in UK. Tip: Emphasize "le" more than the other syllables.
- Overemphasizing consonants: A common mistake is to overly stress the "k" sound, leading to a harsh pronunciation like "uk-KA-lay." The correct pronunciation should flow smoothly without extra stress on consonants. Tip: Practice saying "ukulele" fluidly to reduce harshness.
- Syllable confusion: Some people pronounce "ukulele" with too many syllables, like "u-ku-lay-lee." The word should have only four syllables: "u-ka-le-le." Tip: Break it down into "u-ka-le-le" to help with clarity.
- Mispronouncing the final "e": Some learners ignore the final "e," saying "ukulel." The correct pronunciation includes the "e" sound, making it "ukulele." Tip: Ensure you pronounce the last syllable clearly to avoid this mistake.