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obedience
Definition:
(nou) the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person (nou) the trait of being willing to obey (nou) behavior intended to please your parents
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈbiːdɪəns
Examples:
He uses this control to extort wealth and obedience from the populace.
There was an element of subservience and obedience.
There was an element of subservience, obedience.
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Common mistakes of obedience pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "o-BE-dience" instead of the correct "o-BE-di-ence" (US: /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/, UK: /əˈbiː.dɪ.əns/). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "BE" syllable for clarity.
- Vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the first vowel, saying "o" as in "cot" instead of "o" as in "go." This leads to an unclear pronunciation. Tip: Use the long "o" sound, as in "go," to start "obedience."
- Ending sound: Learners often drop the final "ce," resulting in "obedien" rather than "obedience" (/əˈbiː.dɪ.əns/). Tip: Always pronounce the "ce" distinctly, as it completes the word.
- Syllable count: Some people mistakenly say "obedience" with only three syllables, like "o-be-dience." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Make sure to pronounce all four syllables: "o-BE-di-ence."
- Linking sounds: When saying "obedience" in a sentence, some may link it incorrectly with the following word, causing slurring. Tip: Practice pausing slightly between "obedience" and the next word for better clarity.