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grievance
Definition:
(nou) a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation (nou) an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice (nou) a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡriːvns
Examples:
My grievance is in the distance.
This is not the venue for the grievance you have.
But there seems to be an actual grievance on the matter of the naming.
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Common mistakes of grievance pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "grie-'vance" instead of the correct "'griev-ance". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated in IPA: /ˈɡriː.vəns/ (US) and /ˈɡriː.vəns/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel too short, saying "gri-'vance" instead of "griev-ance". Tip: Ensure the "ie" in "grievance" is pronounced as a long "ee" sound, /iː/.
- Omitting the schwa: Some speakers drop the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "griev-'ance" instead of "griev-'ance". Tip: Make sure to include the soft "uh" sound, represented by /ə/, to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing the final consonant: Learners may pronounce the final "nce" as "ns" or "nt", saying "griev-'ans" or "griev-'ant". Tip: The correct ending is /əns/, ensuring you articulate the "nce" clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "v": Some people stress the "v" too much, saying "grie-'vance" with an exaggerated sound. Tip: Keep the "v" sound natural and balanced within the word, focusing on the smooth flow of the syllables.