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hospice
Definition:
(nou) a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order) (nou) a program of medical and emotional care for the terminally ill
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɒspɪs
Examples:
It was not the first hospice in the pass.
All proceeds of the event go to the hospice.
The chief executive of the hospice is Martin Edwards.
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Common mistakes of hospice pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "hos-PICE" instead of "HOS-pis". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, noted as /ˈhɒs.pɪs/ in UK and /ˈhɑː.spɪs/ in US.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to skip the vowel sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "HOS-pis" instead of "HOS-pis". Tip: Always include the short "i" sound in the second syllable, which is essential for correct pronunciation.
- Confusing "hospice" with "hospitable": Some may mix up "hospice" and "hospitable", pronouncing "hospice" with an extra syllable, like "hos-pi-table". Tip: Remember that "hospice" has only two syllables, making it shorter and distinct.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: People sometimes pronounce the first vowel as "o" in "hop" instead of the correct "o" as in "hot". Tip: Ensure you use the right vowel sound, /ɒ/ in UK and /ɑː/ in US, for accurate pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some might pronounce "hospice" with a hard "c" sound, saying "hos-pis-k". Tip: The ending should be a soft "s" sound, as in /s/, not a "k" sound, to maintain the word's integrity.