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deity
Definition:
(nou) any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdiːɪti
Examples:
She is the deity in the religion.
The divine essence of all forms of God is assimilated in the deity.
After the battle and the defiance of the deity, God stormed off in a rage.
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Common mistakes of deity pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place the stress on the second syllable, saying "de-i-ty" as /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.ti/. In American English, the correct pronunciation is /ˈdiː.ə.ti/ with the stress on the first syllable. Tip: Focus on saying "deity" with emphasis on "de".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "deity" with a short "e" sound, like /ˈdɛ.ɪ.ti/. This is incorrect. The first vowel should be a long "e" sound in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Practice saying "dee" as in "see" for clarity.
- Omitting the middle syllable: A common mistake is to say "deity" as /ˈdeɪ.ti/, dropping the middle syllable. This makes the word sound incomplete. Tip: Ensure you articulate all three syllables: "de-i-ty".
- Confusing with similar words: Some learners confuse "deity" with "deity" and pronounce it as /ˈdiː.ti/, which alters the meaning. The correct form includes the "-ə-" sound. Tip: Remember that "deity" has three distinct sounds, not just two.
- Overemphasizing the ending: Some may stress the "ty" in "deity" too much, making it sound like /diː.əˈtiː/. This is incorrect as the stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Keep the ending light and focus on the first syllable for proper pronunciation.