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hubris
Definition:
(nou) overbearing pride or presumption
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhjuːbrɪs
Examples:
Faust, in particular, not only exudes hubris, he defines the essence of hubris.
At the heart of the matter is scientific hubris.
Blame this error on the hubris of man.
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Common mistakes of hubris pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "hu-BRIS" instead of "HUB-ris". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the first syllable, indicated as ˈhjuː.brɪs in IPA.
- Incorrect vowel sound: The "u" in "hubris" is often mispronounced as a short "u" sound, like in "cup". The correct pronunciation is a long "u" sound, as in "you". Tip: Focus on producing the "juː" sound, represented as /hjuː/ in IPA.
- Omitting the "h" sound: Some people might drop the initial "h" sound, pronouncing it as "ubris". This leads to a loss of clarity. Tip: Always pronounce the "h" at the beginning, as in "hat". The correct IPA starts with /h/.
- Mispronouncing the final "ris": Learners sometimes say "hub-ris" with a strong "r" sound. The correct pronunciation has a softer "r" sound, as in "risk". Tip: Practice saying "hubris" with a light touch on the "r", which is represented as /rɪs/ in IPA.
- Confusing "hubris" with similar words: Some might confuse "hubris" with "humor" or "humility". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Pay attention to the distinct sounds and syllable structure of "hubris" to avoid mixing it up with other words.