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How to pronounce:
fiend
Definition:
(nou) a cruel wicked and inhuman person (nou) an evil supernatural being (nou) a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)--Winston Churchill
Phonetic Transcription:
fiːnd
Examples:
Then the fiend steals the money.
It was a set up by the clever fiend.
The fiend surrounded the planet in darkness.
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Common mistakes of fiend pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "fiend" with a short vowel sound as in "fit" /fɪnd/. This is incorrect; it should have a long vowel sound /fiːnd/. Tip: Practice extending the "i" sound to ensure clarity.
- Ignoring the "f" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "fiend" starting with a "v" sound, saying "viend" /viːnd/. This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Focus on placing your top teeth on your bottom lip to produce the correct "f" sound.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as /fiˈɛnd/. The correct pronunciation has the primary stress on the first syllable: /ˈfiːnd/. Tip: Emphasize the "fi" more when saying the word.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Learners might exaggerate the "d" sound at the end, leading to a pronunciation like "fiend" /fiːnˈd/. The "d" should be clear but not overly stressed. Tip: Keep the final "d" soft and quick to maintain fluidity.
- Mixing it with similar words: Some confuse "fiend" with "friend" /frɛnd/, leading to incorrect pronunciation. The initial sounds are distinctly different. Tip: Practice saying "fiend" and "friend" in pairs to highlight the differences in their starting sounds.