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demon
Definition:
(nou) an evil supernatural being (nou) a cruel wicked and inhuman person (nou) someone extremely diligent or skillful
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdiːmən
Examples:
He decided to reawaken the evil demon Ramiah to get revenge.
Gunn investigates the demon lair and finds the grotesque demon.
He cursed the demons, provoked the chief demon and the temple collapsed.
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Common mistakes of demon pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "de-MON". In both US and UK pronunciation, the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈdiː.mən/. Tip: Practice emphasizing the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "demon" with a short vowel sound, saying "demon" as /ˈdɛm.ən/. The correct pronunciation has a long "ee" sound: /ˈdiː.mən/. Tip: Focus on elongating the "ee" sound to achieve clarity.
- Omitting the "n" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "n" at the end, leading to a pronunciation like "dee-mo". The correct form includes the "n": /ˈdiː.mən/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce all the sounds clearly, especially the final "n".
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "demon" with "demonize", leading to incorrect stress patterns. "Demon" is /ˈdiː.mən/, while "demonize" has stress on the first syllable as well: /ˈdiː.mə.naɪz/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the different stress patterns of similar words to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the "d" sound: Some learners may pronounce "demon" with a softer "d" sound, sounding more like "jemon". The correct pronunciation starts with a clear "d": /ˈdiː.mən/. Tip: Practice saying words that start with "d" to strengthen your pronunciation.