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arrogance
Definition:
(nou) overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈærəɡəns
Examples:
In the case of Smith, it is arrogance and vanity.
You have the arrogance of Andorians, the stubborn pride of Tellarites.
Pride, arrogance and contempt for lower races of people are inborn in him.
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Common mistakes of arrogance pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many speakers incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "ar-RO-gance" instead of "AR-ro-gance" (ˈær.ə.ɡəns). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Omitting the schwa sound: Some people may skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "AR-rogance" instead of "AR-ro-gance" (ˈær.ə.ɡəns). Tip: Practice saying the second syllable softly to include the schwa sound.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel too harshly, saying "AR-rogance" instead of the softer "AR-ro-gance" (ˈær.ə.ɡəns). Tip: Focus on producing a relaxed "æ" sound to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers may mistakenly say "ar-ro-GAN-ce" instead of "AR-ro-gance" (ˈær.ə.ɡəns), creating an additional syllable. Tip: Break the word into three clear syllables to avoid adding extra sounds.
- Mispronouncing the final consonant: People sometimes pronounce "arrogance" with a hard "t" sound, saying "arrogant" instead of the correct "arrogance" (ˈær.ə.ɡəns). Tip: Ensure the final consonant is a soft "s" sound to maintain clarity.