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inheritance
Definition:
(nou) hereditary succession to a title or an office or property (nou) that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner (nou) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents (nou) any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈherɪtəns
Examples:
She wants the inheritance.
The funeral ale and the passing of inheritance.
The laws of inheritance favored the male.
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Common mistakes of inheritance pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ɪnˈhɛrɪtən(t)s/. The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "her" part.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Many pronounce "inheritance" with a soft "t," sounding like /ɪnˈhɛrɪd(ə)ns/. The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t" sound: /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/. Tip: Practice saying "t" distinctly to avoid blending it.
- Omitting the final syllable: Some speakers may drop the last syllable, saying /ɪnˈhɛrɪn/. The full pronunciation is /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/. Tip: Always ensure you articulate every syllable, especially the ending.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might pronounce "inheritance" with a short "e," resulting in /ɪnˈhɛrɪt(ə)ns/. The correct vowel sound is a clearer "i": /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle vowel differences.
- Misplacing the schwa: Some might incorrectly emphasize the schwa in the second syllable, saying /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/. The schwa should be in the third syllable: /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/. Tip: Pay attention to how native speakers pronounce unstressed syllables.