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libido
Definition:
(nou) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire
Phonetic Transcription:
lɪˈbiːdəʊ
Examples:
Testosterone is one of the hormones controlling libido in human beings.
In this sense, the antonym of libido is destrudo.
The patch aims to increase libido in women.
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Common mistakes of libido pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "li-BI-do" /lɪˈbiː.doʊ/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "li", as in /ˈlɪ.bi.doʊ/.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel, saying "lee-bido" instead of "libido". This changes the sound. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in "libido" /lɪˈbiː.doʊ/, rather than a long "ee".
- Ignoring the "d": Some learners might pronounce "libido" without clearly articulating the "d", sounding more like "libido" /lɪˈbiː.oʊ/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Ensure the "d" is pronounced clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Skipping the "o": Occasionally, speakers may drop the final "o", saying "libid" instead of "libido". This is not accurate. Tip: Always include the final "o" sound to pronounce "libido" correctly as /lɪˈbiː.doʊ/.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some might overemphasize the syllables, making it sound unnatural, like "LI-BI-DO". This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the syllables balanced and smooth for "libido" /lɪˈbiː.doʊ/.