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denial
Definition:
(nou) the act of refusing to comply (as with a request) (nou) the act of asserting that something alleged is not true (nou) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts (nou) renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others (nou) a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈnaɪəl
Examples:
In fact, it is denial and bluster.
Arianism is not the denial of the existence of Jesus.
Atheism is the denial that the supernatural exists.
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Common mistakes of denial pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "denial" with a short "e" sound, leading to "dih-nial." The correct pronunciation is /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ in US English and /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "i" sound in the second syllable.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the first syllable, saying "DEN-ial" instead of the correct "de-NIAL." The stress is on the second syllable: /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/. Tip: Practice saying "denial" with emphasis on "NIAL" to get it right.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some learners may mistakenly say "de-ni-al" with three syllables instead of the correct two. The proper pronunciation is /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/. Tip: Remember that "denial" is a two-syllable word; keep it concise.
- Overpronouncing the "l": People may excessively articulate the "l" in "denial," making it sound awkward. The correct articulation is /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ without overemphasis. Tip: Keep the "l" soft and connected to the preceding vowel sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "denial" with "denial" or "denials," leading to mispronunciation. Ensure you pronounce "denial" as /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ to distinguish it clearly. Tip: Practice with sentences to reinforce the correct pronunciation in context.