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misery
Definition:
(nou) a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune (nou) a feeling of intense unhappiness
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɪzəri
Examples:
The misery and distress of the population in the towns was indescribable.
The loss of this ornament is the source of all his suffering and misery.
Carlos, in seething pain, is put out of his misery by the Boss.
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Common mistakes of misery pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people mispronounce "misery" with a short "i" sound, saying /ˈmɪzəri/ instead of the correct /ˈmɪzəri/ in US and /ˈmɪzəri/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the long "i" sound to avoid confusion.
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "mi-'ze-ry" instead of the correct "'mi-ze-ry". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "mis".
- Overemphasizing the "e": It's common to hear "misery" pronounced with an exaggerated "e", sounding like "mis-'e-ry". The correct pronunciation is "'mi-ze-ry". Tip: Keep the "e" subtle for a smoother flow.
- Dropping the "r": Some may say "mis-'ee-y" instead of "'mi-ze-ry", omitting the "r" sound. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "r" in the second syllable.
- Confusion with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "misery" with "miserable", pronouncing it as "'mi-zer-ble". The correct pronunciation for "misery" is "'mi-ze-ry". Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish their sounds.