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medieval
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌmedɪˈiːvəl
Examples:
Some historians now suggest that sexist attitudes permeated medieval history.
The old building is medieval.
In the centre of the quadrangle is a medieval well.
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Common mistakes of medieval pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "medieval" as /məˈdiː.vəl/. In both US and UK English, the correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌmɛd.ɪˈiː.vəl/. Tip: Focus on the third syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the "i" in "medieval" as a long "ee" sound, resulting in /ˌmɛd.ɪˈiv.əl/. The correct pronunciation uses a short "i": /ˌmɛd.ɪˈiː.vəl/. Tip: Practice saying "bit" to get the short "i" sound right.
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is to shorten "medieval" to two syllables, saying /məˈdiː.vəl/. The word has three distinct syllables: /ˌmɛd.ɪˈiː.vəl/. Tip: Break the word into three parts when practicing.
- Mispronouncing the "v": Some learners may confuse the "v" sound in "medieval" with a "b" sound, pronouncing it as /ˌmɛd.ɪˈiː.bəl/. The correct sound is a clear "v": /ˌmɛd.ɪˈiː.vəl/. Tip: Practice words like "very" to strengthen the "v" sound.
- Ignoring the "a": Some might overlook the "a" in the last syllable, pronouncing "medieval" as /ˌmɛd.ɪˈiː.l/. The correct pronunciation includes the "a": /ˌmɛd.ɪˈiː.vəl/. Tip: Emphasize the "vəl" ending when practicing.