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fief
Definition:
(nou) a piece of land held under the feudal system
Phonetic Transcription:
fiːf
Examples:
The fief itself became merged.
The fief takes care of the villiage.
It was a fief of the Orsini in the 11th century, then of the Borghese.
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Common mistakes of fief pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many pronounce "fief" with a long "i" as in "pie" (/faɪf/). This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to use the short "i" sound, as in /fiːf/.
- Ignoring the final consonant: Some speakers drop the final "f" sound, saying "fie" instead of "fief" (/fiː/). This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Always articulate the final "f" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing the stress pattern: "Fief" is a single-syllable word and should not have any secondary stress. Some may incorrectly add emphasis, saying "FIEF" instead of the correct pronunciation. Tip: Focus on a smooth, even tone without added stress.
- Mixing up with similar words: People often confuse "fief" with "leaf" or "life," leading to mispronunciation. This can happen due to similar sounds. Tip: Listen to the distinct "f" sound in "fief" to differentiate it from these words.
- Overemphasizing the "e": Some might pronounce "fief" with an exaggerated "e" sound, saying "fief" as /fiːf/. This can sound awkward. Tip: Keep the "e" subtle and focus on the "f" and "i" sounds instead.