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pestilence
Definition:
(nou) a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal (nou) any epidemic disease with a high death rate (nou) a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpestɪləns
Examples:
Famine followed the war and pestilence.
He is relentless to the point of pestilence.
His wife died of the pestilence.
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Common mistakes of pestilence pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pes-'ti-lence" instead of the correct "ˈpɛs.tɪ.ləns". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some people pronounce "pestilence" with an exaggerated "t" sound, resulting in "pes-ti-'lence". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and short, as in "ˈpɛs.tɪ.ləns".
- Skipping the "e": A common mistake is omitting the schwa in the last syllable, saying "pestilens" instead of "ˈpɛs.tɪ.ləns". Tip: Always include the unstressed "e" sound at the end for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "pest" instead of "pes" (ˈpɛs). Tip: Use the short "e" sound, as in "bed", to get it right.
- Mispronouncing the "l": Learners sometimes pronounce the "l" as a hard sound, saying "pestil-ence". Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "l" softly, as in "ˈpɛs.tɪ.ləns", to maintain the correct flow of the word.