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enmity
Definition:
(nou) a state of deep-seated ill-will (nou) the feeling of a hostile person
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈenmɪti
Examples:
The settlers' enmity continued to grow.
At this time the king was at enmity with the powerful Clan Douglas.
Brock's enmity with Struan precedes the events of the book.
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Common mistakes of enmity pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "en-MI-ty" instead of "EN-mi-ty" (ˈɛn.mɪ.ti). Tip: Focus on placing the primary stress on the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "enmity" with an "a" sound, saying "en-mity" instead of using the correct short "e" as in "met" (ˈɛ). Tip: Practice the vowel sound by saying "met" to get the correct pronunciation.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "enmity" as "en-mi-ti," which adds an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Remember that "enmity" has three syllables, not four; keep it concise as "EN-mi-ty."
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners pronounce the "t" too strongly, saying "en-mi-TEE" instead of the softer "t" sound in "enmity." Tip: Keep the "t" sound light, blending it smoothly with the following "y."
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "enmity" with "enemy," leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "enmity" refers to hostility, while "enemy" refers to a person opposing you; focus on the distinct sounds.