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defiant
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈfaɪənt
Examples:
On the contrary, she's quite defiant and feisty.
The climax is a defiant call for the union to strike.
The work ends in a paranoid and defiant mood.
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Common mistakes of defiant pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "de-FI-ant" instead of the correct "DE-fi-ant" (ˈdɪfaɪənt). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable is often mispronounced as "dee" instead of "di" (ˈdɪfaɪənt). Tip: Practice saying "di" as in "dim" to get the right sound.
- Final "t" sound omission: Some speakers may drop the final "t" sound, saying "defian" instead of "defiant" (ˈdɪfaɪənt). Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Overemphasis on the second syllable: Learners sometimes overemphasize the second syllable, resulting in "de-fi-ANT." The correct pronunciation is "DE-fi-ant" (ˈdɪfaɪənt). Tip: Focus on keeping the first syllable strong and the second syllable lighter.
- Mispronouncing "a" as "uh": The "a" in "defiant" is often mispronounced as "uh," leading to "de-fy-uhnt." The correct sound is "i" as in "high" (ˈdɪfaɪənt). Tip: Practice saying "fi" like "fly" to avoid this mistake.