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cowardice
Definition:
(nou) the trait of lacking courage
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkaʊədɪs
Examples:
She is living in cowardice.
Isn't the choice between cowardice and violence
Chrystie was accused of cowardice after the incident.
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Common mistakes of cowardice pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "cow-ˈardice" instead of the correct "ˈcow-ardice". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: People often pronounce the "ow" in "cowardice" as "ah" or "uh", leading to "cah-ardice". Tip: Practice the diphthong "ow" as in "how" to ensure accurate pronunciation.
- Skipping syllables: Some may say "cowardc" by omitting the final "ice". This results in a loss of clarity. Tip: Always articulate each syllable clearly to avoid blending them together.
- Confusing "d" and "t": Learners might pronounce "cowardice" with a "t" sound, saying "cowar-tice". Tip: Ensure that you pronounce the "d" clearly, as in "dog", to maintain the correct sound.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may say "coward-iss" instead of "coward-ice". This changes the word significantly. Tip: Remember that the ending "-ice" should sound like "ice" in "nice" for correct pronunciation.