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jealousy
Definition:
(nou) a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival) (nou) zealous vigilance-Paul Blanshard
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒeləsi
Examples:
For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband.
The queen scolds the men for their jealousy.
Apologies for the jealousy jibe, it was in the heat of the moment.
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Common mistakes of jealousy pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "jea-LOUS-y" /dʒɛˈləs i/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "JEAL-ousy" /ˈdʒɛl.ə.si/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "JEAL" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "jealousy" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "jealousy" /ˈdʒiːə.lə.si/ instead of /ˈdʒɛl.ə.si/. This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in the first syllable.
- Missing schwa sound: Learners often skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "jealousy" /ˈdʒɛlusi/. The correct pronunciation includes a schwa: /ˈdʒɛl.ə.si/. Tip: Practice the "uh" sound in the second syllable to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some speakers may overemphasize the "s" sound, saying "jealousy" /ˈdʒɛl.ə.siː/. The correct pronunciation is with a softer "s": /ˈdʒɛl.ə.si/. Tip: Keep the "s" sound light and smooth.
- Incorrect ending: A common mistake is to pronounce the last syllable as "sy" /si/, leading to "jealousy" /ˈdʒɛl.ə.siː/. The correct ending is pronounced with a schwa: /ˈdʒɛl.ə.si/. Tip: Ensure the last syllable sounds like "see," not "si."