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faith
Definition:
(nou) a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny (nou) complete confidence in a person or plan etc (nou) an institution to express belief in a divine power (nou) loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person
Phonetic Transcription:
feɪθ
Examples:
The term indicates the trust and faith of people in God, who is immutable.
The believers' faith mirrors Christ's faithfulness.
This is the faith of the church.
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Common mistakes of faith pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "faith" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat." The correct pronunciation is with a long "a" sound /feɪθ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice elongating the vowel sound to avoid this mistake.
- Misplacing stress: A common error is stressing the wrong syllable, leading to confusion. "Faith" is a single-syllable word, so it has no secondary stress. The primary stress is on the only syllable /feɪθ/. Tip: Focus on pronouncing the whole word clearly without added syllables.
- Overemphasizing the "th" sound: Some people pronounce "faith" by making the "th" sound too harsh, sounding like "fayth." The correct pronunciation is /feɪθ/, where the "th" is soft and quick. Tip: Practice saying "this" to get comfortable with the "th" sound.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners sometimes add an extra vowel sound at the end, saying "faith-a" instead of "faith." The correct pronunciation is simply /feɪθ/. Tip: Listen to native speakers and repeat to eliminate any unnecessary sounds.
- Confusing "faith" with similar words: Some confuse "faith" with "fate," leading to mispronunciation. "Faith" is pronounced /feɪθ/, while "fate" is also /feɪt/. Tip: Pay attention to the context and practice each word separately to distinguish them clearly.