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impotence
Definition:
(nou) the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble (nou) an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪmpətəns
Examples:
Many of his operative series for impotence and infertility are India's largest.
The effectiveness of sex therapy for chronic secondary psychological impotence.
She divorced him on the grounds of impotence.
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Common mistakes of impotence pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "im-ˈpo-tence". In English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈɪm.pə.təns". Tip: Practice saying "ˈim" with emphasis to get the stress right.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce "impotence" with a long "o" sound, like "im-ˈpō-tence". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound, "ə", in the second syllable. Tip: Focus on making the second syllable quick and soft, "pə".
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the last syllable as "tens" instead of "təns". The correct form is "ˈɪm.pə.təns". Tip: Make sure to soften the "t" in the last syllable to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some learners may overemphasize the "t" in "impotence", saying "im-po-ˈtens". In reality, the "t" should be less stressed. Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick, blending it smoothly with the vowel sounds.
- Mispronouncing the first syllable: Some may say "ˈɪm.pə.təns" with a flat "i" sound. The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" as in "bit". Tip: Practice the "ɪm" sound by comparing it to "im" in "immediate".