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abeyance
Definition:
(nou) temporary cessation or suspension
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈbeɪəns
Examples:
The title has remained in abeyance.
It is as if the ruling is in abeyance until the appeal is decided.
The title of Kolathiri has fallen into abeyance.
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Common mistakes of abeyance pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-BEY-ance" instead of the correct "a-BEY-ance" (/əˈbeɪ.əns/ in US and UK). Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "uh" instead of the correct "a" (/ə/). This leads to "uh-BEY-ance." Tip: Focus on using the short "a" sound to maintain accuracy.
- Omitting the final "ce": It's common to drop the final "ce," leading to "abey" instead of "abeyance" (/əˈbeɪ.əns/). Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the full word to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing "y": Some may pronounce the "y" as a long "ee" sound, saying "a-bee-ance." The correct pronunciation is "a-BEY-ance" (/əˈbeɪ.əns/). Tip: Practice saying the "y" as a short "y" sound to get it right.
- Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "abeyance" with "abeyant," leading to mispronunciation. "Abeyance" is pronounced /əˈbeɪ.əns/ while "abeyant" is /əˈbeɪ.jənt/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both words to differentiate their pronunciations.