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viscount
Definition:
(nou) a son or younger brother or a count (nou) a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baron
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvaɪkaʊnt
Examples:
The viscount was obliged to decline the appointment.
Subsequently the disgraced viscount devoted himself to study and writing.
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Common mistakes of viscount pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "vi-'scount" instead of the correct "'vis-count". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable: ˈvaɪskaʊnt (US), ˈvaɪskaʊnt (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "viscount" with an "i" sound as in "bit", resulting in "biscount". Tip: Use the long "i" sound as in "high" for the first syllable: "vi".
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to overly pronounce the "t" at the end, making it sound like "viscountt". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and short, as in "count": ˈvaɪskaʊnt.
- Ignoring the silent "s": Learners sometimes say "s-count" instead of "viscount". Tip: Remember, the "v" sound is essential; pronounce it as "vis" to keep the word intact.
- Mispronouncing the "ou": Some may say "vis-cout" instead of "vis-count". Tip: The "ou" should sound like "ow" in "how", not as a separate syllable.