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eudaimonia
Definition:
(nou) a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
Examples:
Material wealth does not lead to eudaimonia.
Virtues guarantee a happy life eudaimonia.
According to the Stoics, virtue is necessary and sufficient for eudaimonia.
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Common mistakes of eudaimonia pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "Eu-DAI-monia". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌjuː.dəɪˈməʊ.ni.ə/ in UK and /ˌjuː.dəɪˈmoʊ.ni.ə/ in US. Tip: Remember the primary stress is on "mo".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "Eudaimonia" with an "a" sound in the second syllable, saying "Eu-dai-MO-nia." The correct sound is /ə/ as in "sofa". Tip: Focus on the unstressed "dai" sounding like "day."
- Ignoring the "eu" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "Eudaimonia" as "Yudaimonia." The initial "eu" should sound like /juː/ in both US and UK. Tip: Practice saying "you" to get the "eu" sound right.
- Overemphasizing the final "a": Some speakers pronounce "Eudaimonia" with a strong emphasis on the last syllable, saying "Eudaimoni-A." The final "a" should be softer, as in /ə/. Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick.
- Mispronouncing the "d" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce the "d" in "Eudaimonia" too harshly, saying "Eudaimonia." The "d" should be softer, like /d/ in "dog." Tip: Practice saying "day" to find the right balance.