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defiance
Definition:
(nou) intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude (nou) a hostile challenge (nou) a defiant act
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈfaɪəns
Examples:
The character's defiance in the face of death was amazing.
Herder presented formal defiance of the age of reason and Enlightenment.
After the battle and the defiance of the deity, God stormed off in a rage.
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Common mistakes of defiance pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Many learners mispronounce "defiance" as /dɪˈfaɪəns/ instead of the correct /dɪˈfaɪəns/ in US English and /dɪˈfaɪəns/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "i" sounding like "eye."
- Stress misplacement: Some people incorrectly emphasize the second syllable, saying "de-FI-ance" instead of the correct "DE-fi-ance." Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Silent letters overlook: A common mistake is pronouncing the "c" in "defiance" as /k/, leading to "defi-ance." The correct pronunciation is /dɪˈfaɪəns/. Tip: Recognize that "c" is silent in this word.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners might shorten the vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "defiance" as /dɪˈfaɪəns/ instead of /dɪˈfaɪəns/. Tip: Ensure the "e" is pronounced clearly to maintain the correct vowel length.
- Overemphasis on the "f": Some pronounce "defiance" with an exaggerated "f" sound, leading to "de-fiance" instead of the smooth transition in /dɪˈfaɪəns/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to connect the syllables naturally.