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friendship
Definition:
(nou) the state of being friends (or friendly)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfrendʃɪp
Examples:
Retention is a key to friendship.
Sisterhood is as important as friendship.
The theme of rascal is friendship.
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Common mistakes of friendship pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "friend-'ship" instead of "'friend-ship". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, as in the IPA /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/ for both US and UK.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Many pronounce "friendship" with a strong "d" sound, making it sound like "frendship". Tip: Focus on a lighter "d" sound; the correct pronunciation is /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/, where "d" is softer.
- Ignoring the "sh" sound: Some people might say "friend-zip" instead of "friendship". Tip: Pay attention to the "sh" sound in the middle; it should sound like /ʃ/, as in "shoe".
- Shortening the vowel sound: A common mistake is to say "frinship" with a short "i" sound. Tip: Use the correct vowel sound, which is /ɛ/ in the first syllable, as in "pen".
- Incorrectly blending the sounds: Learners may merge the sounds, saying "fren-ship" without a clear distinction. Tip: Make sure to separate the sounds distinctly; the correct pronunciation is /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/, with clear syllables.