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omniscience
Definition:
(nou) the state of being omniscient; having infinite knowledge
Phonetic Transcription:
ɒmˈnɪsɪəns
Examples:
The belief in God's omniscience and providence.
God's omniscience attribute is referenced in the God article.
The typical response is that God's omniscience is not limited by Heisenberg.
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Common mistakes of omniscience pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "om-NIS-ci-ence". The correct stress is on the third syllable, pronounced as /ɒmˈnɪs.ʃəns/ in UK and /ɑmˈnɪʃ.əns/ in US. Tip: Focus on the "niscience" part for proper emphasis.
- Mispronouncing "omniscience": Many people may pronounce "omniscience" as "om-nee-sci-ence". This alters the sound and meaning. The correct pronunciation is /ɒmˈnɪs.ʃəns/ in UK and /ɑmˈnɪʃ.əns/ in US. Tip: Break it down into syllables to practice.
- Overemphasizing "om": Learners sometimes stress the initial "om" too heavily, leading to "OM-niscience". The stress should be on "niscience". Correct pronunciation is /ɒmˈnɪs.ʃəns/ in UK and /ɑmˈnɪʃ.əns/ in US. Tip: Keep the first syllable softer.
- Neglecting the "sh" sound: Some may pronounce "omniscience" as "om-nis-ence", missing the "sh" sound entirely. The correct pronunciation includes the "sh" as in /ʃ/. Tip: Practice saying "sh" before "niscience" to get it right.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might mix up the vowel sounds, saying "om-nee-sci-ence". The correct sounds are /ɒ/ in UK and /ɑ/ in US for the first syllable. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in vowel pronunciation.