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lust
Definition:
(nou) a strong sexual desire (nou) self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Examples:
The sage abandoned himself to lust.
Once their blood lust was satiated, they began to plunder.
Scripture has twisted desire into lust, covetousness, and greed.
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Common mistakes of lust pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "lust" with a long "u" sound, like "loost". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /lʌst/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, as in "cup".
- Incorrect stress placement: A common error is stressing the second syllable, saying "lus-t". "Lust" is a one-syllable word, pronounced /lʌst/. Tip: Remember that "lust" has only one syllable, so keep the emphasis on the "l".
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "lust" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like "lus-t". The correct pronunciation is /lʌst/. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick, as it is not the main focus of the word.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix "lust" with "list" or "last", leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Lust" is pronounced /lʌst/, while "list" is /lɪst/ and "last" is /læst/. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds to distinguish between these words.
- Mispronouncing the initial consonant: Some may say "rust" instead of "lust", leading to a different meaning. The correct initial sound is /l/, as in "let". Tip: Practice starting with the "l" sound to avoid this mistake.