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chivalry
Definition:
(nou) courtesy towards women (nou) the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈʃɪvəlri
Examples:
He attacks the medieval values of chivalry.
Honor is the foundational and guiding principle of chivalry.
This is in contrast to the different orders of chivalry in existence.
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Common mistakes of chivalry pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "chi-VAL-ry" instead of the correct "CHIV-al-ry" (ˈʃɪv.əl.ri). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "chivalry" with a long "i" sound, saying "chee-val-ry" (ˈʧiː.vəl.ri). The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" as in "ship" (ˈʃɪv). Tip: Practice saying "ship" to get the right sound.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to drop the middle syllable, pronouncing it as "CHIV-ry" (ˈʃɪv.ri). This makes it sound incomplete. Tip: Remember to articulate all three syllables clearly.
- Confusing "ch" sounds: Some may pronounce the "ch" in "chivalry" as "k", saying "kivalry" (ˈkɪv.əl.ri). The correct sound is "ʧ" as in "cheese" (ˈʧɪz). Tip: Practice words like "cheese" to master the "ch" sound.
- Mispronouncing "ry": People often say "ree" instead of the correct "ri" (ˈʃɪv.əl.ri). This can lead to a misunderstanding of the word. Tip: Emphasize the short "i" in the final syllable for clarity.