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crisis
Definition:
(nou) an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty (nou) a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkraɪsɪs
Examples:
The impact of the global financial crisis.
The topic of the election was the financial crisis.
There was a financial crisis in the domestic market.
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Common mistakes of crisis pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people place stress on the second syllable, saying "cri-SIS" instead of the correct "CRI-sis" (ˈkraɪ.sɪs). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "crisis" with a short "i" sound, like "crissis." The correct pronunciation uses the diphthong "ai" as in "cry." Tip: Practice saying "cry" to master the vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "s": A common mistake is to overly stress the "s" in "crisis," making it sound like "crisis" instead of the smoother "CRIS-is" (ˈkraɪ.sɪs). Tip: Focus on keeping the "s" soft and connected to the vowel.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some speakers may say "CRIS" instead of "CRIS-is." This omits the second syllable, which is essential for correct pronunciation. Tip: Break the word down into two parts to practice saying both clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "crisis" with "crises," the plural form. "Crisis" (ˈkraɪ.sɪs) has a different stress pattern than "crises" (ˈkraɪ.siːz). Tip: Remember that "crises" has a longer "ee" sound at the end.