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audacity
Definition:
(nou) fearless daring (nou) aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery
Phonetic Transcription:
ɔːˈdæsəti
Examples:
He was criticized for the audacity.
I even admire the audacity of it.
I ridicule the audacity of this unsupported assertion.
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Common mistakes of audacity pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "au-DA-ci-ty" /ɔːˈdæs.ɪ.ti/ (UK) instead of the correct first syllable. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "au".
- Overemphasizing the "c": It's common to overemphasize the "c" in "audacity", leading to "au-da-CI-ty" /ɔːˈdæs.ɪ.ti/. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "c" soft and not overly pronounced.
- Dropping the vowel sound: Some learners may drop the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "audasty" /ɔːˈdæs.ti/. This makes the word unclear. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all vowel sounds clearly, especially in unstressed syllables.
- Confusing "audacity" with similar words: Learners might confuse "audacity" with "auditory" or "audience", leading to mispronunciations. Tip: Focus on the unique sounds in "audacity", especially the "dæ" sound in the second syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people may mispronounce the "a" in "audacity" as /æ/ instead of /ɔː/ in UK pronunciation. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Practice saying "au" as /ɔː/ to get the correct vowel sound.