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haughtiness
Definition:
(nou) overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɔːtɪnəs
Examples:
Hubris means extreme haughtiness or arrogance.
It was that kind of distinct haughtiness.
One of his faults is his haughtiness.
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Common mistakes of haughtiness pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "haugh-'tiness". The correct stress is on the first syllable: ˈhɔː.tɪ.nəs (UK) and ˈhɔː.t̬ɪ.nəs (US). Tip: Practice saying "HAW" louder than the other syllables.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "haughtiness" with a short "a" sound, saying "haught-iness". The correct pronunciation has a long "aw" sound, as in "law". Tip: Focus on lengthening the "hau" to match ˈhɔː.tɪ.nəs.
- Omitting the "h": A common mistake is to say "aughtiness", dropping the initial "h". This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Always pronounce the "h" in "haughtiness" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Blending syllables: Some speakers may blend the syllables, saying "haugh-ness". The correct pronunciation separates the syllables: ˈhɔː.tɪ.nəs (UK) and ˈhɔː.t̬ɪ.nəs (US). Tip: Practice pausing slightly between the syllables to avoid blending.
- Mispronouncing the last syllable: Some might say "haughti-'ness", incorrectly stressing the last syllable. The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound in the final syllable, sounding like "nəs". Tip: Emphasize the "t" and soften the last syllable to sound like "nəs".