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umbrage
Definition:
(nou) a feeling of anger caused by being offended
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈʌmbrɪdʒ
Examples:
Some people take umbrage at the wording.
I really take umbrage to that statement, for the record.
Do some still take umbrage to that usage of the term
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Common mistakes of umbrage pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "um-BRAGE" instead of the correct "UM-brage" (/ˈʌm.brɪdʒ/ in US and UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "oom" instead of "um". This leads to "OOM-brage" rather than the correct "UM-brage". Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, like in "cup".
- Incorrect ending sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the ending as "age" (/eɪdʒ/) instead of the correct "idge" (/ɪdʒ/). This results in "um-BRAYJ" instead of "UM-brij". Tip: Practice the "idge" sound by saying "bridge".
- Omitting the "r": Some might drop the "r" sound, pronouncing it as "um-bage". This alters the word entirely. Tip: Ensure to clearly articulate the "r" to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Learners may over-pronounce the "g" in "umbrage", resulting in "um-brag" instead of "UM-brij". Tip: Keep the "g" soft and subtle, blending it smoothly with the preceding sounds.