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beatitude
Definition:
(nou) a state of supreme happiness (nou) one of the eight sayings of Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount; in Latin each saying begins with `beatus' (blessed)
Phonetic Transcription:
biˈætɪtjuːd
Examples:
There was a legend about the beatitude.
I have a queer feeling of the beatitude.
She did not want to receive the beatitude.
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Common mistakes of beatitude pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing "beatitude" as /bɪˈæt.ɪ.tjuːd/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈbiː.ət.ɪ.tjuːd/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "bea" in "beatitude."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "beatitude" with a short "i" sound in the first syllable, like /bɪˈæt.ɪ.tjuːd/. The first vowel should be a long "e" sound: /ˈbiː.ət.ɪ.tjuːd/. Tip: Think of "bee" when saying the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to overly stress the "t" in "beatitude," resulting in /ˈbiː.æt.ɪˌtjuːd/. The "t" should be pronounced lightly. Tip: Keep it soft, blending it naturally into the following syllable.
- Omitting the "u" sound: Some people skip the "u" in the second syllable, saying /ˈbiː.æt.ɪ.tiːd/. The "u" is essential for clarity: /ˈbiː.ət.ɪ.tjuːd/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "u" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Learners may pronounce the last syllable as /d/ instead of /djuːd/, leading to confusion. The correct pronunciation is /ˈbiː.ət.ɪ.tjuːd/. Tip: Focus on the "dju" to finish the word correctly.