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happiness
Definition:
(nou) state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy (nou) emotions experienced when in a state of well-being
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhæpɪnəs
Examples:
The word hedonic refers to pleasure or happiness.
In the hedonistic view, well being consists of pleasure or happiness.
Elation is an emotion of happiness.
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Common mistakes of happiness pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hap-ˈpi-ness" instead of the correct "ˈhap-i-ness". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "a" in "happiness" as in "cat" instead of the correct "æ" sound as in "bat". Tip: Practice saying "happiness" with the "a" sounding like "æ" to improve clarity.
- Overemphasis on "h": A common mistake is over-pronouncing the "h" sound, leading to "h-happiness". Tip: Focus on a smooth, soft "h" sound as in "hat" without extra emphasis.
- Missing the schwa: Some speakers omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "hap-ness" instead of "hap-i-ness". Tip: Ensure to include the "i" sound, pronounced as a schwa, to sound natural.
- Incorrect final "s" sound: Learners may pronounce the final "s" as a "z" sound, saying "happi-nez". Tip: The correct pronunciation ends with a clear "s" sound, as in "happiness", not "happi-nez".