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necromancer
Definition:
(nou) one who practices magic or sorcery (nou) one who practices divination by conjuring up the dead
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnekrəmænsə
Examples:
The necromancer was one of Carmilla's cohorts.
The signature work of a necromancer was amazing.
Corolini is also an ally of the necromancer Hedge.
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Common mistakes of necromancer pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ne-cro-MAN-cer" instead of the correct "NEC-ro-man-cer" /ˈnɛk.rəˌmæn.sər/ (US) /ˈnɛk.rəˌmɑːn.sə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for primary stress.
- Ignoring the schwa: The "o" in "necromancer" is often mispronounced as a full vowel sound instead of the schwa /ə/. This leads to "nec-ro-man-cer" instead of the correct "NEC-ro-man-cer." Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often use the schwa sound.
- Over-pronouncing "c": Some might say "necromancer" with a hard "c" sound, leading to "nec-ro-MAN-ker." The correct pronunciation uses a softer "c" /s/ before "e." Tip: Practice the "c" sound in similar words like "cell" or "cent."
- Skipping syllables: Learners sometimes drop the second syllable, saying "necromancer" as "necromancer." This mispronunciation omits the important vowel sound. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "NEC-ro-man-cer" to maintain clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "necromancer" with "necromancy," pronouncing it incorrectly as "necromancy." While both words share roots, their endings differ. Tip: Pay attention to the endings: "necromancer" ends in "cer," while "necromancy" ends in "cy."