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criminal
Definition:
(nou) someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkrɪmɪnəl
Examples:
The criminal committed illegal practice.
The criminal then attacks the investigator as the screen cuts to black.
The Acts were the product of a failed attempt to codify the criminal law.
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Common mistakes of criminal pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable instead of the first. The correct pronunciation is /ˈkrɪm.ɪ.nəl/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable when practicing.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "creem" instead of the correct "krim" (/ˈkrɪm/). This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Practice the short "i" sound, as in "sit," to avoid this mistake.
- Dropping the "n": A common error is omitting the "n" sound in the second syllable, leading to "crim-al." The correct form is /ˈkrɪm.ɪ.nəl/. Tip: Clearly articulate the "n" sound to maintain clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "l": Some may pronounce the final "l" too harshly or not at all, resulting in "criminal" sounding like "crim-i-nal." The accurate pronunciation is /ˈkrɪm.ɪ.nəl/. Tip: Ensure a soft "l" sound at the end to sound more natural.
- Confusing with "criminality": Learners sometimes mix up "criminal" with "criminality," leading to incorrect pronunciation. While "criminal" is /ˈkrɪm.ɪ.nəl/, "criminality" has additional syllables. Tip: Practice each word separately to avoid blending them.