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evidence
Definition:
(nou) your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief (nou) an indication that makes something evident (nou) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈevɪdəns
Examples:
The evidence belies your statement.
The evidence invalidates the man's statement.
Was there evidence in the record that the victim was promiscuous
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Common mistakes of evidence pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ev-i-DENCE" /ˌɛv.ɪˈdɛns/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "EV-i-dence" /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce the first vowel as "e" instead of "ɛ", leading to "evidence" sounding like "ee-vid-ence". Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound /ɛ/ in "evidence" to avoid this mistake.
- Syllable division: Learners may incorrectly divide the syllables, saying "ev-i-dence" instead of "evi-dence". Tip: Practice saying "evidence" with two syllables: "EV-i-dence" to ensure correct syllable separation.
- Final "ce" pronunciation: Some might pronounce the final "ce" as /siː/, resulting in "eviden-see". Tip: The correct ending is /ns/, so make sure to pronounce it as "evidence" with a clear "ns" sound.
- Incomplete vowel reduction: Some speakers may not reduce the unstressed vowel in the second syllable, saying "evi-dence" instead of "evi-dence". Tip: Practice reducing the second vowel to a schwa /ə/ for a more natural pronunciation.