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How to pronounce:
maleficent
Phonetic Transcription:
məˈlefɪsnt
Examples:
Princess Jasmine is kidnapped by the maleficent man.
The waters cover the earth, and all maleficent beings are drowned.
While the motives were beneficent, the effects were maleficent.
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Common mistakes of maleficent pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ma-LEF-i-cent". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/ (US) and /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "lef" syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "maleficent" with a long "e" sound, saying "mal-ef-icent". The correct pronunciation has a short "e": /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/. Tip: Practice saying "let" to get the right short "e" sound.
- Silent letters: A common mistake is overemphasizing the "a" in "maleficent", leading to "ma-luh-fis-ent". The "a" is not pronounced distinctly. Tip: Remember to blend the "mal" sound smoothly into the next syllable.
- Syllable count: Some learners mistakenly pronounce "maleficent" as having four syllables, like "mal-e-fi-cent". The correct syllable count is three: /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/. Tip: Break it down into "ma-lef-i-cent" to see the three distinct parts.
- Ending sound: A frequent error is pronouncing the last syllable as "cent" instead of "sənt". The correct ending is softer and less emphasized: /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/. Tip: Practice with words like "present" to get the soft "sənt" sound.