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envy
Definition:
(nou) a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another (nou) spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈenvi
Examples:
I envy the efficiency of the redirect fixer.
Some people envy his volubility.
He is the subject of envy and contempt at the castle court.
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Common mistakes of envy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "en-'vy". The correct stress is on the first syllable: ˈɛn.vi in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "en" to sound natural.
- Overpronouncing the "v": A common mistake is to pronounce "v" as "b", leading to "enby". The "v" sound is voiced, represented as /v/ in IPA. Tip: Practice by placing your top teeth on your bottom lip while voicing "v".
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some may say "en-vee" instead of "ˈɛn.vi". This can make the word sound elongated and unnatural. Tip: Focus on the short "ɛ" sound, similar to "pen", to keep it concise.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some learners might say "en-vi" with an additional vowel sound, making it three syllables. The correct pronunciation has only two syllables: ˈɛn.vi. Tip: Break it down into two parts: "en" and "vy".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "envy" with "envoy", which has a different pronunciation. "Envoy" is pronounced ˈɑn.vɔɪ in US English. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the distinct sounds and meanings to avoid mix-ups.