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avarice
Definition:
(nou) reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) (nou) extreme greed for material wealth
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈævərɪs
Examples:
After all, avarice was the original sin, not greed.
The perception of greed and avarice raised the ire of many.
This corps has the power over the emotion of avarice or greed.
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Common mistakes of avarice pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-ˈva-rice". The correct pronunciation is "ˈæv.ə.rɪs" with the primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "AV" as a strong beat.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce "avarice" with an "a" sound like in "father", saying "ˈɑː.və.rɪs". The correct vowel sound is a short "æ" as in "cat". Tip: Focus on the "a" in "av" being pronounced like "a" in "apple".
- Omitting syllables: It's common to drop the middle syllable, saying "ˈæv.rɪs". The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˈæv.ə.rɪs". Tip: Break the word into parts and practice each syllable clearly.
- Mispronouncing the final "ce": Some may say "ˈæv.ə.rɪs" with a hard "s" sound. The correct ending is a soft "ɪs" sound, pronounced as "ˈæv.ə.rɪs". Tip: Emphasize the "rɪs" to ensure clarity in the final syllable.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners might say "ˈæv.əˌraɪs", lengthening the "a" sound incorrectly. The correct pronunciation has a short vowel sound in both "a" and "i": "ˈæv.ə.rɪs". Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp for accuracy.