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How to pronounce:
heinous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈheɪnəs
Examples:
Who committed the heinous murder
Legs was accused and convicted of this heinous act by the family.
Shedding the blood of charan was considered heinous sin.
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Common mistakes of heinous pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "he-in-ous" instead of "hei-nous". In IPA, it should be /ˈheɪ.nəs/ in US and /ˈheɪ.nəs/ in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel sound. Some say "hay" instead of the correct "hei". In IPA, the correct pronunciation is /ˈheɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "hey" to get the right sound.
- Silent "h": Occasionally, speakers may mistakenly omit the "h" sound, pronouncing it as "einous". The correct pronunciation includes the "h" sound, as in /ˈheɪ.nəs/. Tip: Focus on the "h" at the beginning to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect ending: Some people pronounce "heinous" with an extra syllable, saying "hein-ous" instead of "hei-nous". The correct form is /ˈheɪ.nəs/. Tip: Keep the ending smooth and connected to avoid adding an extra syllable.
- Overemphasis on "n": Learners might overly stress the "n" sound, making it sound like "hein-ness". The proper pronunciation is /ˈheɪ.nəs/. Tip: Maintain a balanced flow when pronouncing the syllables to avoid overemphasizing any single sound.