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innocent

Definition:

(nou) a person who lacks knowledge of evil

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈɪnəsnt

Examples:

It is totally innocent of malevolence.

They beguiled the innocent children.

Both the innocent and the guilty are surrounded.

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Common mistakes of innocent pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "in-"ˈ"no"–"cent". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the first syllable: ˈ"ɪn"–"ə"–"sənt". Tip: Focus on saying "IN" with emphasis.
Overpronouncing the vowels: Many speakers tend to overemphasize the vowels in "innocent", making it sound like "in-"ˈ"o"–"cent". This can make it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the vowels short and relaxed: ˈ"ɪn"–"ə"–"sənt".
Ignoring the schwa sound: The second syllable is often mispronounced as "no" instead of the correct schwa sound "ə". This leads to "in-"ˈ"no"–"cent". Tip: Practice using a quick, soft "ə" sound for smoother pronunciation.
Adding extra syllables: Some people mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "in-"ˈ"no"–"cent" instead of the correct three-syllable pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "innocent" has only three syllables: ˈ"ɪn"–"ə"–"sənt".
Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "innocent" with "innocence", leading to mispronunciation. "Innocent" is pronounced ˈ"ɪn"–"ə"–"sənt", while "innocence" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish their sounds.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "innocent" in American English?

In American English, "innocent" is pronounced as /ˈɪn.ə.sənt/. The stress is on the first syllable, "in."

How do you pronounce "innocent" in British English?

In British English, "innocent" is also pronounced as /ˈɪn.ə.sənt/. The stress pattern remains the same, with the emphasis on the first syllable.

What are the syllables in the word "innocent"?

The word "innocent" has three syllables: "in," "no," and "cent." It is pronounced as /ˈɪn.ə.sənt/, with the first syllable stressed.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "innocent"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "in-no-cent" instead of "IN-no-cent." Remember to keep the stress on the first syllable for correct pronunciation.