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hatred
Definition:
(nou) the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈheɪtrɪd
Examples:
If the captor is purely evil and abusive, the hostage will respond with hatred.
Misogyny is the hatred of women.
Unanimous hatred and detestation is not.
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Common mistakes of hatred pronunciation
- Dropping the "h": Some speakers pronounce "hatred" as "atred," omitting the initial "h" sound. Tip: Always begin with a strong "h" sound, as in /ˈheɪ.trɪd/ (US) and /ˈheɪ.trɪd/ (UK).
- Misplacing the stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ha-TRID." This is incorrect. Tip: Place the primary stress on the first syllable: "HAT-red" /ˈheɪ.trɪd/.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may say "hatred" with a short "a," sounding like "hatrid." Tip: Use the long "a" sound as in "day" /eɪ/ when pronouncing the first syllable: "HAT" /ˈheɪ/.
- Incorrect syllable division: People sometimes say "ha-tred," treating it as two distinct syllables. Tip: Remember that "hatred" is a two-syllable word, but the first syllable is the focus: "HAT-red."
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers may overemphasize the "t" sound, making it sound harsh, as in "ha-tred." Tip: Maintain a smooth transition between syllables without exaggerating the "t": "HAT-red."