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virtuoso
Definition:
(nou) someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field (nou) a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌvɜːtʃʊˈəʊzəʊ
Examples:
He lacked the discipline and technical skills of a true virtuoso.
He is a virtuoso of the instrument.
He is the grandfather of violin virtuoso Anastasia Khitruk.
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Common mistakes of virtuoso pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "vir-tu-ˈo-so". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌvɜr.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ" (US) / "ˌvɜː.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "o" in the third syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "u" as "ʌ" instead of "ju". This leads to saying "ˈvɜr.tʃuˌoʊ.soʊ" instead of the correct "ˌvɜr.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ". Tip: Practice the "ju" sound to ensure clarity.
- Skipping syllables: Some may drop the second syllable, saying "vir-ˈto-so" instead of "vir-tu-ˈo-so". This alters the word's rhythm and meaning. Tip: Break the word into syllables and practice each one clearly.
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: Learners might stress the last syllable too much, saying "vir-tu-o-ˈso" instead of "vir-tu-ˈo-so". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the last syllable light while maintaining the primary stress on the third.
- Mispronouncing the "o" sound: Some may pronounce the "o" in the third syllable as "ɑ" instead of "oʊ". This leads to saying "vir-tu-ˈɑ-so" instead of the correct "vir-tu-ˈo-so". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the correct "o" sound.