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devil
Definition:
(nou) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell (nou) an evil supernatural being (nou) a word used in exclamations of confusion (nou) a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man) (nou) a cruel wicked and inhuman person
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdevəl
Examples:
Sometimes the devil is in the detials.
The devil is invulnerable to attack.
To the Oriental, the Westerner was a devil.
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Common mistakes of devil pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "de-VIL" instead of the correct "DEV-il" (ˈdɛv.ɪl). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Overemphasizing the "e": Some pronounce "devil" with a long "e" sound, saying "dee-vil." This is incorrect as the "e" is short (ˈdɛv.ɪl). Tip: Focus on producing a short and clear "e" sound.
- Ignoring the "v" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "devil" as "debil," replacing the "v" with a "b." This alters the word's meaning and sound (ˈdɛv.ɪl). Tip: Practice saying "v" by placing your upper teeth on your lower lip.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some non-native speakers may drop the "l" sound at the end, saying "dev-i" instead of "devil" (ˈdɛv.ɪl). Tip: Ensure to articulate the "l" sound clearly for proper pronunciation.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "devil" with "devote" or "devolve," leading to mispronunciation. Each has distinct sounds (ˈdɛv.ɪl vs. dɪˈvoʊt or dɪˈvɑlv). Tip: Familiarize yourself with the unique phonetic patterns of each word.