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voluptuous
Phonetic Transcription:
vəˈlʌptʃʊəs
Examples:
I remember the voluptuous Matsuzaki.
She is famous for her voluptuous figure.
An American, Carla is the world's most voluptuous woman.
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Common mistakes of voluptuous pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people stress the second syllable, saying "vo-ˈlup-tʃu-əs". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "və-ˈlʌp-tʃu-əs" (US) and "və-ˈlʌp-tʃəs" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "lup" part.
- Overpronouncing vowels: Some learners pronounce "voluptuous" with exaggerated vowel sounds, like "vo-lup-ˈtju-əs". This can lead to unclear speech. The correct pronunciation features more subtle vowels: "və-ˈlʌp-tʃu-əs". Tip: Focus on softer vowel sounds.
- Ignoring the "u" sound: A common mistake is omitting the "u" sound in the third syllable, saying "vo-lup-təs". The correct form includes the "u" sound: "və-ˈlʌp-tʃu-əs". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "u" clearly.
- Mispronouncing the "tch": Some people pronounce the "tch" as a hard "t", saying "vo-lup-təs". The correct pronunciation has a "tch" sound: "və-ˈlʌp-tʃu-əs". Tip: Practice the "tch" by saying "match" to get comfortable with the sound.
- Confusing syllable count: Learners may incorrectly say "voluptuous" with four syllables, as in "vo-lup-tu-ous". The correct pronunciation has only three syllables: "və-ˈlʌp-tʃu-əs". Tip: Break it down into three parts for clarity.