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versailles
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(nou) a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century (nou) a palace built in the 17th century for Louis XIV southwest of Paris near the city of Versailles
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Common mistakes of versailles pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many pronounce "versailles" with the stress on the second syllable, saying /vərˈsaɪz/. The correct stress is on the last syllable in both US and UK: /vɛrˈsaɪ/ or /vɜːˈsaɪ/. Tip: Focus on placing the emphasis on the final syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some say "versailles" with a long "a" sound, as in "day." The correct pronunciation uses a short "e" sound, as in "bed": /vɛrˈsaɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "bed" before attempting "versailles" to get the vowel sound right.
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is pronouncing "versailles" as three syllables: /vərˈseɪlz/. The correct pronunciation has only two syllables: /vɛrˈsaɪ/. Tip: Break it down into two parts: "ver" and "sailles."
- Confusing it with similar words: Some mix up "versailles" with "versatile," leading to mispronunciations like /ˈvɜrsɪtəl/. Remember, "versailles" should sound like /vɛrˈsaɪ/ or /vɜːˈsaɪ/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the distinct sounds of each word.
- Ignoring the french influence: "Versailles" is a French word, and some English speakers overlook this, mispronouncing it as /vərˈseɪz/. The French influence is crucial; the correct pronunciation is /vɛrˈsaɪ/. Tip: Listen to native speakers or use audio guides to capture the French pronunciation accurately.