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antipathy
Definition:
(nou) a feeling of intense dislike (nou) the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided
Phonetic Transcription:
ænˈtɪpəθi
Examples:
The antipathy grew intense.
It explores the subject of extreme antipathy.
The nomination seems to be based on personal antipathy.
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Common mistakes of antipathy pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "an-TIP-a-thy" instead of "AN-ti-pathy." Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, noted as ˈæn.tɪ.pə.θi in IPA.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat" instead of "a" in "father," resulting in "antipathy" sounding like "an-tih-pathy." Tip: Focus on the "æ" sound, which is similar to the "a" in "man," as in ˈæn.tɪ.pə.θi.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is mispronouncing the ending, resulting in "antipathy" sounding like "antipathee." Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "thy" as /θi/ rather than /θeɪ/, as indicated in IPA, ˈæn.tɪ.pə.θi.
- Silent letters: Some may incorrectly pronounce the "p" in "antipathy," saying "an-tih-path-ee." Tip: The "p" is pronounced; it is not silent. Make sure to articulate it clearly, as in ˈæn.tɪ.pə.θi.
- Overemphasis on syllables: Learners sometimes overemphasize the syllables, leading to a drawn-out pronunciation like "an-ti-pa-thy." Tip: Keep the syllables balanced, maintaining a natural rhythm as indicated in the IPA, ˈæn.tɪ.pə.θi.