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remorse
Definition:
(nou) a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈmɔːs
Examples:
The confession is largely devoid of repentance or remorse.
Brocius in fact showed remorse and regret over the shooting.
To close the seal he spilled tears of remorse and regret.
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Common mistakes of remorse pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners might stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "re-MORSE". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: /rɪˈmɔrs/ (US), /rɪˈmɔːs/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable being less emphasized.
- Omitting the vowel sound: It's common to drop the vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "rmorse" instead of "remorse". The correct pronunciation includes the short "e" sound: /rɪˈmɔrs/ (US), /rɪˈmɔːs/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying the "re" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing the "r": Non-native speakers might pronounce "remorse" with a softer "r", making it sound like "lemorse". In English, the "r" should be pronounced clearly as /r/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" sound firmly from the back of your throat.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "remorse" with "remorseful" or "remorseless", leading to mispronunciation. "Remorse" is pronounced /rɪˈmɔrs/ (US), /rɪˈmɔːs/ (UK) while the others have different stress patterns. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the different forms and their pronunciations.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners might pronounce the "o" in "remorse" as a short vowel, saying "remors". The correct pronunciation has a long vowel sound: /rɪˈmɔrs/ (US), /rɪˈmɔːs/ (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the proper vowel length in context.