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myth
Definition:
(nou) a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
Phonetic Transcription:
mɪθ
Examples:
The myth concerns the death of two gods.
So it can be fairly confidently asserted that the legend is in fact a myth.
Humans were made of maize by the gods according to the myth.
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Common mistakes of myth pronunciation
- Misplacing the "y": Many people pronounce "myth" as "mith" with a short "i" sound. This is incorrect; "myth" should have a long "y" sound, represented as /mɪθ/ in IPA. Tip: Focus on the "y" sound to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "th": Some learners stress the "th" sound too much, making it sound like "myth-uh." The correct pronunciation is /mɪθ/ in both US and UK English, where the "th" is soft and quick. Tip: Practice saying "myth" smoothly to maintain the correct rhythm.
- Confusing with "myths": People often mispronounce "myth" as "myths" by adding an unnecessary "s" sound at the end. "Myth" is singular and pronounced /mɪθ/, while "myths" is plural. Tip: Remember to drop the "s" to keep it singular.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "myth" with an "e" sound, saying "meth." The correct vowel sound is a short "i," as in /mɪθ/. Tip: Practice with words like "bit" to get used to the vowel sound in "myth."
- Mixing up with "moth": Learners sometimes confuse "myth" with "moth," pronouncing it as /mɔθ/. "Myth" should be pronounced /mɪθ/, with a clear "y" sound. Tip: Distinguish by focusing on the vowel sound; "myth" has a short "i."