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divinity
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 (nou) the quality of being divine (nou) white creamy fudge made with egg whites (nou) the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈvɪnɪti
Examples:
The Macedonians denied the divinity of the Holy Spirit.
Hithertofore only ascribed to the gods, to the divinity.
The Adjuster is the mark of divinity, the presence of God.
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Common mistakes of divinity pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "di-ˈvin-ity". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "dɪ-ˈvɪn-ɪ-ti". Tip: Emphasize the "vin" part for clarity.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "divinity" with a long "i" sound, saying "dī-ˈvin-ity". In both US and UK pronunciation, the "i" is short: "dɪ". Tip: Focus on keeping the "i" sound short and crisp.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is to reduce "divinity" to three syllables, saying "di-ˈvin-tee". The word has four syllables: "dɪ-ˈvɪn-ɪ-ti". Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid dropping any.
- Final "y" sound: Learners often neglect the "y" at the end, pronouncing it as "divin-tee". The correct pronunciation includes the "i": "dɪ-ˈvɪn-ɪ-ti". Tip: Make sure to articulate the final "ti" clearly.
- Overly nasal sound: Some might pronounce "divinity" with a nasal tone, sounding like "dɪ-ˈvɪn-ə-ti". The correct sound is more open: "dɪ-ˈvɪn-ɪ-ti". Tip: Relax your throat and focus on an open mouth for better clarity.