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essence
Definition:
(nou) the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience (nou) any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted (nou) the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work (nou) a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈesns
Examples:
These gems are the essence and quintessence of each element.
The essence of creatures is a potentiality with regard to their existence.
The aroma of the afternoon family meal was the essence of its existence.
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Common mistakes of essence pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people mispronounce "essence" by using a long "e" sound, resulting in "ee-sence". The correct pronunciation is /ˈɛs.əns/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound as in "bed".
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "es-SENCE" instead of the correct stress on the first syllable, /ˈɛs.əns/. Tip: Practice saying the word with emphasis on "es" to maintain proper stress.
- Dropping the schwa sound: Some learners omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "es-sens". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa, /ˈɛs.əns/. Tip: Remember to lightly pronounce the "ə" sound, which is quick and relaxed.
- Misplacing the consonant sound: A few may pronounce "essence" with a hard "c" sound, saying "es-sense". The accurate pronunciation is /ˈɛs.əns/, where the "c" is soft. Tip: Keep the "c" sounding like "s" to ensure clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "essence" with "essential", leading to mispronunciation. While "essence" is /ˈɛs.əns/, "essential" is /ɪˈsɛn.tʃəl/. Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish their sounds and meanings.