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wanderlust
Definition:
(nou) very strong or irresistible impulse to travel
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwɒndəlʌst
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Common mistakes of wanderlust pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "wan-der-'lust" instead of the correct "ˈwɒn.də.lʌst" (UK) or "ˈwɑn.dɚ.lʌst" (US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "wan."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "a" in "wander," saying it as "wand-er" instead of "ˈwɒn" (UK) or "ˈwɑn" (US). Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound, which is pronounced like "on."
- Omitting the "d" sound: Some may pronounce it as "wanerlust," dropping the "d" in the second syllable. The correct pronunciation includes the "d," as in "ˈwɒn.də.lʌst" (UK) and "ˈwɑn.dɚ.lʌst" (US). Tip: Ensure to articulate the "d" clearly.
- Mispronouncing the last syllable: Learners might say "wander-lust" with a long "u" sound, instead of the correct "lʌst" (UK/US). Tip: Practice the "lʌst" sound, which rhymes with "must."
- Confusing it with similar words: Some confuse "wanderlust" with "wander" or "lust," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Wanderlust" is pronounced "ˈwɒn.də.lʌst" (UK) or "ˈwɑn.dɚ.lʌst" (US). Tip: Break it down into syllables to avoid confusion.