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dystopian
Definition:
(nou) state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror (nou) a work of fiction describing an imaginary place where life is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈstopiə
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Common mistakes of dystopian pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "dy-ˈsto-pi-an". Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable in "dys-ˈto-pi-an" (US: /dɪsˈtoʊ.pi.ən/, UK: /dɪsˈtəʊ.pi.ən/).
- Omitting the "y" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "dystopian" as "dis-to-pi-an". Tip: Ensure you include the "y" sound, pronounced as "dys", to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might say "dys-toe-pian" instead of "dys-to-pi-an". Tip: Use the short "o" sound in "to" (US: /toʊ/, UK: /təʊ/) to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "an": Learners sometimes stress the final syllable too much, saying "dystopi-ˈan". Tip: Keep the final syllable lighter, pronouncing it as "ən" (US: /ən/, UK: /ən/).
- Mispronouncing "dys": Some may pronounce "dys" as "dis". Tip: The correct pronunciation starts with a short "i" sound, as in "dys" (US: /dɪs/, UK: /dɪs/).