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narcissist
Definition:
(nou) someone in love with themselves
Phonetic Transcription:
nɑ:rsɪsaɪst
Examples:
The exhibitionist narcissist seeks perfect admiration all the time from others.
I'm not a narcissist and prefer to be anonymous.
The narcissist is constantly on the lookout for slights.
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Common mistakes of narcissist pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "nar-CIS-sist". The correct pronunciation is "ˈnɑr.sɪ.sɪst" (US) and "ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪst" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable "nar".
- Vowel sounds: Some speakers pronounce the first syllable as "nar" with a short "a", sounding like "narr". The correct sound is a more open "a" as in "father". Tip: Practice saying "narcissist" slowly to get the vowel sound right.
- Mispronouncing the "c": A common mistake is pronouncing the "c" in "narcissist" as a hard "k" sound, resulting in "nar-kiss-ist". The correct sound is a soft "s" as in "see". Tip: Remember, "c" before "i" is usually soft in English.
- Omitting syllables: Some might drop the second syllable, saying "NAR-sist". This makes the word incomplete. The correct pronunciation includes all three syllables: "ˈnɑr.sɪ.sɪst". Tip: Break the word down into syllables to practice the full pronunciation.
- Final "t" sound: It's common to soften or drop the final "t" in "narcissist", leading to "narcissi". The correct pronunciation retains the "t" sound clearly. Tip: Emphasize the final "t" to ensure clarity in your speech.