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prudence
Definition:
(nou) discretion in practical affairs (nou) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpruːdns
Examples:
The reasons are simply prudence and pragmatism.
They strongly argued for the necessity and prudence of this war.
This shows the prudence and maturity needed in an Administration.
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Common mistakes of prudence pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pru-DENCE" instead of "PRU-dence". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by IPA: /ˈpruː.dəns/ (US) and /ˈpruː.dəns/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers pronounce the "u" as "oo" like in "food", resulting in "proodence". Tip: The "u" in "prudence" is pronounced as /ʊ/, similar to "put".
- Omitting the final "ce": A common mistake is to drop the final sound, saying "prud" instead of "prudence". Tip: Always articulate the "ence" ending clearly, as it is essential for proper pronunciation: /əns/.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may shorten the first vowel sound, saying "pruh-dence". Tip: Ensure the "u" is pronounced long, as indicated by the IPA /ˈpruː.dəns/, maintaining the correct vowel length.
- Mispronouncing "d": Some might pronounce "d" as "t", resulting in "pru-tence". Tip: Pay attention to the voiced "d" sound, as in "dog", to avoid this mistake.