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death
Definition:
(nou) the event of dying or departure from life (nou) the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism (nou) the absence of life or state of being dead (nou) the time when something ends (nou) the time at which life ends; continuing until dead (nou) the personification of death (nou) a final state (nou) the act of killing
Phonetic Transcription:
deθ
Examples:
The final warning is a premonition of the signalman's own death.
The ambush ended with the death of all the contractors.
Finally, they came within earshot of the death squads and the hostages.
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Common mistakes of death pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "death" with a long vowel sound, like "dee-th." The correct pronunciation is /dɛθ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, as in "bed."
- Overemphasizing the "th" sound: Some people pronounce "death" with a strong "th" sound, making it sound like "deeth." The correct pronunciation is /dɛθ/. Tip: Keep the "th" soft and quick, almost blending it with the preceding vowel.
- Ignoring the final consonant: A common mistake is dropping the "th" sound at the end, saying "deh." The correct pronunciation is /dɛθ/. Tip: Ensure you clearly articulate the "th" to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
- Confusing with "deaf": Some learners mix up "death" with "deaf," pronouncing them the same way. "Death" is /dɛθ/, while "deaf" is /dɛf/. Tip: Remember that "death" ends with the "th" sound, while "deaf" ends with "f."
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "DEATH." The correct pronunciation is /dɛθ/, with no syllable stress. Tip: Practice saying "death" softly, focusing on the vowel and consonant sounds without emphasis.