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heresy
Definition:
(nou) any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position (nou) a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈherəsi
Examples:
Heresiology is the study of heresy.
Love the heretic, hate the heresy.
He defends the Catholicism against the heresy.
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Common mistakes of heresy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "he-RE-sy" instead of the correct "HER-e-sy" (ˈhɛr.ə.si). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Ignoring the vowel sounds: The first syllable is often pronounced with a short "e" sound, leading to "huh-resy" instead of "HER-e-sy" (ˈhɛr.ə.si). Tip: Practice the "e" sound as in "bed" to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the final "y": Some may pronounce "heresy" with a strong "ee" sound at the end, saying "heres-ee" instead of "heresy" (ˈhɛr.ə.si). Tip: Remember that the final "y" is a short "i" sound, not a long "ee."
- Omitting the schwa sound: Learners sometimes skip the schwa in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "her-sy." This neglects the correct pronunciation "HER-e-sy" (ˈhɛr.ə.si). Tip: Practice saying the middle syllable softly to include the schwa.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "heresy" with "heritage," leading to mispronunciation. "Heresy" should be pronounced "HER-e-sy" (ˈhɛr.ə.si). Tip: Pay attention to the distinct syllable structure to differentiate between the two words.