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malevolent
Phonetic Transcription:
məˈlevəlnt
Examples:
The beast was believed to be purely malevolent.
The man is clever, perseverant, and malevolent.
The are malevolent spirits that dwell in the Sanzu River.
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Common mistakes of malevolent pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable "lev" instead of the first "mal" in "malevolent" (ˈmæl.ə.və.lənt). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Pronouncing "malevolent" too quickly: Rushing through the syllables can lead to unclear pronunciation. Tip: Take your time to articulate each syllable clearly: "mal-e-vo-lent" (ˈmæl.ə.və.lənt).
- Omitting the schwa sound: Many speakers skip the schwa "ə" in the second and third syllables, leading to "malevolant." Tip: Ensure to pronounce the schwa for smoother flow: "mal-ə-vo-lənt" (ˈmæl.ə.və.lənt).
- Confusing the "v" and "b" sounds: Some may pronounce "malevolent" with a "b" sound, resulting in "malebolent." Tip: Focus on the "v" sound, which is voiced and distinct in "malevolent" (ˈmæl.ə.və.lənt).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners sometimes mispronounce the vowel in the first syllable, saying "molevolent." Tip: Use the short "a" sound as in "cat" for the first syllable: "mal" (ˈmæl).