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enemy
Definition:
(nou) an opposing military force (nou) an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) (nou) any hostile group of people (nou) a personal enemy
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈenəmi
Examples:
They barracked the enemy in the opposite side.
In a preemptive strike, the attack of the enemy is imminent.
The Indomitable attacks, but loses the enemy in the mist.
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Common mistakes of enemy pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "en-"ˈ"e"my instead of the correct "en-"ˈ"e"my. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel sounds: Some tend to pronounce the first vowel as "e" in "bet" instead of the correct "e" in "met" (ˈ"ɛ"nəmi). Tip: Practice saying "met" to get the right vowel sound.
- Syllable reduction: A common mistake is to pronounce "enemy" with three clear syllables, like "en-e-my" instead of the correct two syllables "en-"ˈ"e"my. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to maintain the two-syllable structure.
- Final "y" sound: Some learners may pronounce the final "y" as a long "ee" sound, resulting in "enemee" instead of the correct "enemy" (ˈ"ɛ"nəmi). Tip: Keep the ending short and light to avoid elongation.
- Consonant clarity: It's easy to confuse the "n" and "m" sounds, leading to mispronunciations like "en-emy" instead of "enemy" (ˈ"ɛ"nəmi). Tip: Practice differentiating between "n" and "m" by saying words like "net" and "met."