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pride
Definition:
(nou) a feeling of self-respect and personal worth (nou) satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements (nou) the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards (nou) a group of lions (nou) unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Phonetic Transcription:
praɪd
Examples:
Self pity is the voice of pride in the heart of the weak.
It can symbolize the love and pride the giver feels for the recipient.
Once speaking on the atrocities in Khojaly he said insolently that he feels a sense of pride.
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Common mistakes of pride pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "pride" with a short vowel sound, like in "pit." The correct pronunciation uses a long vowel sound /aɪ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel to match the sound in "ride."
- Ignoring the initial consonant cluster: A common mistake is omitting the "pr" sound at the beginning, leading to "ide." The correct pronunciation starts with /pr/, as in "press." Tip: Practice saying "pr" as a single sound before adding the vowel.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may mistakenly pronounce "pride" as two syllables, like "pri-de." The correct pronunciation is one syllable, /praɪd/. Tip: Break the word down into its sounds: /p/ + /raɪ/ + /d/ to emphasize its single-syllable nature.
- Overemphasizing the "d" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce "pride" with a strong emphasis on the "d," making it sound clipped. The correct stress is more balanced, with primary stress on the vowel /aɪ/. Tip: Soften the "d" to ensure it flows smoothly from the vowel sound.
- Confusing it with similar words: Some may confuse "pride" with "pried," which has a different meaning and pronunciation. "Pried" uses a different vowel sound, /aɪ/ versus /aɪd/. Tip: Practice distinguishing between the two by focusing on their meanings and sounds.