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necromancy
Definition:
(nou) the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world (nou) conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnekrəmænsi
Examples:
All the acts of sorcery, witchcraft, necromancy were easiest then.
He turned to necromancy at the loss of true magic.
Necrom seemed to favour necromancy, raising the dead to act as his servants.
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Common mistakes of necromancy pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "NEC-ro-mancy". The correct stress is on the second syllable: /ˈnɛk.rə.mæn.si/ in US and /ˈnɛk.rə.mæn.si/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the second syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "e" in "necromancy" is often mispronounced as a long vowel. It should be pronounced as a short vowel /ɛ/. Tip: Practice saying "net" to help with the correct sound.
- Omitting syllables: Some may skip the middle syllable, saying "necromancy" as "necromncy". This leads to an incomplete pronunciation. Tip: Break it down into three clear syllables: "nec-ro-mancy".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "necromancy" with "necrology" or "necropolis", leading to incorrect pronunciation. The correct IPA for "necromancy" is /ˈnɛk.rə.mæn.si/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the distinct sounds of each word.
- Mispronouncing "c": The "c" in "necromancy" is sometimes pronounced as "s" instead of "k". The correct pronunciation is /k/. Tip: Remember that "c" before "r" is pronounced as /k/, as in "crane".