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bereavement
Definition:
(nou) state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
Phonetic Transcription:
bɪˈriːvmənt
Examples:
Shiva is a part of the customs for bereavement in Judaism.
After years of bereavement, Hubert died in 1927.
But the most compelling complaints concerned bereavement fares.
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Common mistakes of bereavement pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "be-REAV-ment." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /bɪˈriːv.mənt/ in US and /bɪˈrɪːv.mənt/ in UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "REAV" when pronouncing "bereavement."
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce the first vowel, saying "buh-reavement" instead of "bih-reavement." The correct vowel sound is /ɪ/, not /ʌ/. Tip: Practice saying "bit" to get the right sound for "bereavement."
- Missing the "t": A common mistake is to drop the final "t," pronouncing it as "bereave-ment." The "t" is crucial for clarity, pronounced as /mənt/. Tip: Emphasize the "t" at the end to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may shorten the "ea" sound, saying "breev-ment" instead of "bereavement." The correct pronunciation features a long "e" sound /iː/. Tip: Stretch the "ea" sound as in "leave" to ensure accuracy.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some learners might pronounce it as "BE-reav-ment," making it sound choppy. The rhythm should be smooth, with a balanced flow between syllables. Tip: Practice saying it slowly, ensuring a natural blend between "be" and "reav."