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dialogue
Definition:
(nou) a conversation between two persons (nou) the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction (nou) a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people (nou) a discussion intended to produce an agreement
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdaɪəlɒɡ
Examples:
The dialogue is typical quirky pokemon dialogue.
It is the literal meaning of the dialogue.
Most of the dialogue is improvised.
Definition
(nou) a conversation between two persons (nou) the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction (nou) a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people (nou) a discussion intended to produce an agreement
Phonetic Transcription
ˈdaɪəlɒɡ
Examples:
The dialogue is typical quirky pokemon dialogue.
It is the literal meaning of the dialogue.
Most of the dialogue is improvised.
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Common mistakes of dialogue pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may stress the second syllable, pronouncing "dialogue" as /ˈdaɪəˌlɒg/. In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɪg/. Tip: Focus on the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "i" in "dialogue." Some might say /daɪˈælɒg/ instead of /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɪg/. The "i" should sound like "eye." Tip: Practice the "eye" sound to improve clarity.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some speakers may simplify "dialogue" to "dial" (/daɪl/) by dropping the second syllable. This alters the meaning and sounds incomplete. Tip: Always pronounce both syllables to convey the full meaning.
- Confusing "dialogue" with "dialog": Some may use "dialog" (/ˈdaɪəlɒg/) instead of "dialogue." While "dialog" is acceptable in certain contexts, "dialogue" is preferred in formal settings. Tip: Use "dialogue" for clarity in conversations.
- Mispronouncing the final "gue": Some learners might pronounce the "gue" as /g/ instead of the correct /g/ sound followed by a silent "ue." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Remember that the "gue" is pronounced as part of the final syllable without emphasizing the "ue."
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