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malady
Definition:
(nou) any unwholesome or desperate condition (nou) impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmælədi
Examples:
He sees the disease as a symptom of a larger malady.
The biggest malady is their poverty and illiteracy.
This solution is worse than the malady.
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Common mistakes of malady pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mal-a-dy" instead of the correct "ˈmæl.ə.di". Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first "a" as in "cat" instead of the correct "æ" sound found in "malady" (/ˈmæl.ə.di/). Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get familiar with the "æ" sound.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to drop the final "y" sound, pronouncing it as "malad". The correct pronunciation includes the "di" sound as in "malady" (/ˈmæl.ə.di/). Tip: Ensure you articulate the "di" clearly at the end.
- Syllable count: Some learners may confuse "malady" as a three-syllable word, saying "mal-a-dy". However, it has only three syllables: "mal" + "a" + "dy". Tip: Break it down into its syllables to practice: "mal" (stressed) + "a" + "dy".
- Mispronouncing "a": People often pronounce the second "a" in "malady" like the "a" in "father", which is incorrect. The correct sound is a schwa /ə/. Tip: Listen for the softer sound in "sofa" to help with the schwa.