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cruelty
Definition:
(nou) a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering (nou) feelings of extreme heartlessness (nou) the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkruːəlti
Examples:
The princess was distressed by the cruelty of their act.
Byam then tells of the cruelty happened in the ship.
Churchmen were appalled by the ruthlessness and cruelty.
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Common mistakes of cruelty pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "cru-EL-ty" instead of the correct "CRU-el-ty" (ˈkruːəlti). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Many people mistakenly pronounce the "r" too strongly, resulting in "CRU-ral-ty." The correct pronunciation is "CRU-el-ty" (ˈkruːəlti). Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and let the "u" sound flow smoothly.
- Dropping the vowel sound: Some may say "CRU-ty," omitting the middle syllable. This leads to a significant change in pronunciation. The accurate form is "CRU-el-ty" (ˈkruːəlti). Tip: Make sure to pronounce all syllables clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might confuse the "u" sound, pronouncing it as "cru-AL-ty." The correct pronunciation is with a short "u" as in "CRU-el-ty" (ˈkruːəlti). Tip: Practice the "u" sound by comparing it to words like "blue."
- Mispronouncing the "ty" ending: Some might pronounce "ty" as "tee," resulting in "CRU-el-tee." The correct ending is pronounced as "ty" in "CRU-el-ty" (ˈkruːəlti). Tip: Remember that the "ty" should sound like "tee" but with a softer ending.