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incredulity
Definition:
(nou) doubt about the truth of something
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːlɪti
Examples:
His appointment was met with surprise, dismay, and even incredulity.
The news was received with incredulity.
This is an argument from personal incredulity.
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Common mistakes of incredulity pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "in-cre-DU-li-ty" /ɪnˌkrɛdʒʊˈlɪti/. Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable instead: "in-cre-du-'LIT-y".
- Overemphasizing vowels: Students might overly lengthen the vowel sounds in "incredulity", leading to unnatural pronunciation. Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp, especially in the unstressed syllables.
- Skipping syllables: Some may pronounce "incredulity" as "incredulity" /ɪnˈkrɛdʒʊlɪti/, dropping the "u". Tip: Ensure you pronounce each syllable clearly: "in-cre-du-li-ty".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Mispronouncing the "u" in "incredulity" as "oo" can lead to confusion. Tip: Use the short "u" sound as in "cup" /kʌp/ for clarity.
- Blending syllables: Learners may blend the syllables together, making "incredulity" sound like "incredulity". Tip: Practice separating the syllables distinctly: "in-cre-du-li-ty".