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novice
Definition:
(nou) someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows (nou) someone new to a field or activity
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnɒvɪs
Examples:
The rest of the cave is suitable for novice cavers.
This is confusing to the layman and misleading to the novice engineer.
The judge will then order for the dog to finish as in the novice recall.
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Common mistakes of novice pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "no-VICE" instead of "NOV-ice". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as in /ˈnɒv.ɪs/ (UK) or /ˈnɑː.vɪs/ (US).
- Vowel confusion: Many pronounce the first syllable as "noh" instead of "nah". This leads to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Use the short "o" sound as in "not" to achieve the correct pronunciation /ˈnɒv.ɪs/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "v": Some speakers tend to exaggerate the "v" sound, making it too harsh. Tip: Keep the "v" sound soft and smooth, as in /ˈnɑː.vɪs/ (US) for a more natural pronunciation.
- Ignoring the final "ice": A common mistake is to drop the ending, saying "nov" instead of "novice". Tip: Always pronounce the final syllable clearly to avoid confusion, as in /ˈnɒv.ɪs/ (UK) or /ˈnɑː.vɪs/ (US).
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce "novice" with a long "i" sound, resulting in "nov-ees". Tip: Use a short "i" sound, as in "bit," to pronounce the second syllable correctly, achieving /ˈnɒv.ɪs/ (UK) or /ˈnɑː.vɪs/ (US).