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ambivalence
Definition:
(nou) mixed feelings or emotions
Phonetic Transcription:
æmˈbɪvələns
Examples:
There is abhorrence, also ambivalence and contradiction.
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Common mistakes of ambivalence pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "am-BIV-uh-luhns". The correct pronunciation is "am-BIV-ə-ləns" (US) and "am-BIV-ə-lənts" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the third syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners mispronounce the "a" in the first syllable as "æ" instead of "æm". The correct sound is "æm" in "ambivalence". Tip: Practice saying "am" as in "ham" to get it right.
- Final "ce" mispronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "ce" as "s" instead of "ns". The correct pronunciation is "ə-lənts" (UK) or "ə-ləns" (US). Tip: Focus on the "lence" ending to avoid this error.
- Overemphasis on syllables: Some speakers may overly stress each syllable, making it sound choppy. The correct pronunciation flows smoothly as "am-BIV-ə-ləns". Tip: Practice saying it in a fluid manner to maintain natural rhythm.
- Omitting the schwa sound: Learners often skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, leading to "ambiv-lence". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: "am-BIV-ə-ləns" (US) and "am-BIV-ə-lənts" (UK). Tip: Remember that the schwa is a quick, neutral sound.