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humanity
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being humane (nou) the quality of being human (nou) all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
Phonetic Transcription:
hjuːˈmænɪti
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Common mistakes of humanity pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hu-MAN-ity" instead of the correct "HUM-anity" (/hjuˈmænɪti/ in US, /hjuˈmænɪti/ in UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable "HUM".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce "humanity" with a short "u" sound, like "huh", instead of the correct long "yu" sound as in "you" (/hju/). Tip: Practice saying "you" to get the right vowel sound.
- Incorrect syllable count: Learners may say "hu-man-ity" with three syllables instead of the correct four: "HUM-an-i-ty" (/hjuˈmænɪti/). Tip: Break it down into four distinct syllables to improve clarity.
- Final "t" sound: Some mispronounce "humanity" by softening the "t" to sound like a "d," saying "hu-man-i-dy." The correct pronunciation has a clear "t" sound (/t/). Tip: Practice saying "hat" to ensure you pronounce the "t" sharply.
- Linking sounds: When speaking quickly, some may drop the "h" sound, saying "umanity" instead of "humanity" (/hjuˈmænɪti/). Tip: Always make sure to pronounce the "h" clearly at the beginning of the word.