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presence
Definition:
(nou) the state of being present; current existence (nou) the immediate proximity of someone or something (nou) an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby (nou) the impression that something is present (nou) dignified manner or conduct (nou) the act of being present
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprezns
Examples:
The second is the presence of this.
Doesn't Philistine presence in the area predate Jewish presence
It was time to invoke the presence.
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Common mistakes of presence pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pre-ZENS" instead of the correct "PRES-ence" (ˈprɛzəns). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Overpronouncing the "e": Many tend to overemphasize the "e" in "presence," making it sound like "pre-EE-zence." The correct pronunciation is closer to "PRES-ence" (ˈprɛzəns). Tip: Focus on a short, relaxed "e" sound.
- Ignoring the "n" sound: Some speakers may drop the "n," pronouncing it as "pre-sence." This alters the meaning and clarity. The correct form is "PRES-ence" (ˈprɛzəns). Tip: Ensure the "n" is clear to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing with "presents": Learners sometimes confuse "presence" with "presents," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Presence" (ˈprɛzəns) has a different vowel sound than "presents" (prɪˈzɛnts). Tip: Pay attention to vowel sounds and syllable stress differences.
- Omitting the schwa: Some may skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "PRES-ence" instead of "PRES-əns" (ˈprɛzəns). Tip: Practice including the softer schwa sound for smoother pronunciation.