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kindness
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic (nou) tendency to be kind and forgiving (nou) a kind act
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkaɪndnəs
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Common mistakes of kindness pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as /kaɪnˈdɛnəs/. This is incorrect; stress should be on the first syllable /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable to improve clarity.
- Omitting the /d/: A common mistake is dropping the /d/ sound, leading to a pronunciation like /ˈkaɪn.nəs/. This alters the word's meaning and makes it unclear. Tip: Practice saying "kind" clearly before adding "ness" to ensure all sounds are present.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the /aɪ/ in "kind" as /ɪ/, resulting in /ˈkɪnd.nəs/. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic the /aɪ/ sound to maintain accuracy.
- Adding an extra syllable: Learners sometimes say "kindness" as /ˈkaɪn.dən.əs/, adding an unnecessary syllable. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Break the word into two clear syllables: "kind" and "ness," ensuring no extra sounds are included.
- Mispronouncing the final /s/: Some may pronounce "kindness" with a voiced /z/, as in /ˈkaɪnd.nɛz/. This is incorrect; it should be an unvoiced /s/ sound. Tip: Practice the final sound in isolation to ensure it's pronounced correctly.