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homicide
Definition:
(nou) the killing of a human being by another human being
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɒmɪsaɪd
Examples:
At the trial the murder was determined to be justifiable homicide.
At the trial, the murder was determined to be justifiable homicide.
He is the key subject of the homicide investigation.
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Common mistakes of homicide pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "homicide" as /ˌhɒmɪˈsaɪd/. In both US and UK pronunciations, the primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first part, "hOMicide."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "homicide" with a short "o," as in /ˈhɒmɪˌsaɪd/. The correct pronunciation uses a long "o" sound in the first syllable, /ˈhɑːmɪˌsaɪd/ (US) or /ˈhɒmɪˌsaɪd/ (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the "o" in "homicide."
- Omitting the "h" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "h" at the beginning, leading to a pronunciation like /ˈɒmɪˌsaɪd/. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Always pronounce the "h" clearly, as in "homicide."
- Mispronouncing the "c" sound: Some pronounce "homicide" with a hard "c," saying /ˈhɒmɪˌkaɪd/. The correct pronunciation uses a soft "c" sound, /ˈhɑːmɪˌsaɪd/ (US) or /ˈhɒmɪˌsaɪd/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "c" before "i" sounds like "s."
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "homicide" with "homicidal" or "homicides," leading to incorrect pronunciation. Each word has distinct syllable stress and vowel sounds. Tip: Practice each word separately to master their unique pronunciations.