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chastity
Definition:
(nou) abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) (nou) morality with respect to sexual relations
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtʃæstɪti
Examples:
The belt is symbolic of the vow of chastity.
The chastity of women was never violated.
Comus argues for the virtuousness of temperance and chastity.
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Common mistakes of chastity pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "chastity" with an incorrect vowel in the first syllable, saying /ˈʧæstəti/ instead of /ˈʧæstɪti/. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in the second syllable.
- Misplaced stress: Some people stress the wrong syllable, saying "CHAS-tity" instead of "chas-TI-ty" (/ˈʧæstɪti/). Tip: Remember that the primary stress falls on the first syllable, while the second syllable is secondary.
- Overemphasis on "t": Learners often overemphasize the "t" sound, making it sound like "chastity" has an extra "t" sound (/ˈʧæstəti/). Tip: Keep the "t" crisp but not exaggerated.
- Dropping the final "y": Some may omit the final "y," pronouncing "chastity" as "chasti" (/ˈʧæstɪ/). Tip: Ensure to pronounce the final "y" clearly to maintain the correct form.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "chastity" with "chasteness" or "chaste," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the distinct sounds and syllable structure of "chastity" to avoid this mistake.