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dignity
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect (nou) formality in bearing and appearance (nou) high office or rank or station
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdɪɡnɪti
Examples:
The goal was the maintenance of their dignity.
The king remained with dignity.
Human dignity and autonomy are inviolable.
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Common mistakes of dignity pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "di-GNIT-y" instead of the correct "DIGN-i-ty" (ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti in US, ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce the "i" in "dignity" as a long "ee" sound, saying "dignity" instead of the correct short "i" sound (ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti in US, ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti in UK). Tip: Practice with words like "sit" to master the short "i."
- Syllable reduction: Learners might omit the middle syllable, saying "DIGN-ty" instead of "DIGN-i-ty" (ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti in US, ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti in UK). Tip: Break the word into three distinct syllables while practicing.
- Final "y" sound: Some mistakenly pronounce the final "y" as a long "ee" sound, resulting in "dignit-ee" instead of "dignity" (ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti in US, ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti in UK). Tip: Remember that the "y" is a short "i" sound.
- Consonant clarity: A common error is to soften the "g" sound, leading to "dignity" sounding like "dinitty." The correct pronunciation is "DIGN-i-ty" (ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti in US, ˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti in UK). Tip: Emphasize the hard "g" to ensure clarity.