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respite
Definition:
(nou) a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort (nou) a pause from doing something (as work) (nou) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something (nou) a pause for relaxation (nou) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrespaɪt
Examples:
The andante is a respite from the brutal intensity of the rest of the work.
He made the most of his short respite.
Once, the Eureka Hotel provided a welcome respite.
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Common mistakes of respite pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "re-SPITE" instead of the correct "RES-pite" (ˈrɛs.paɪt). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable as "ree" instead of "res." This leads to a mispronunciation like "ree-spite." Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in "res" (ˈrɛs) to ensure accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may overemphasize the "t" sound at the end, leading to a clipped pronunciation like "respit." Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick, ensuring it flows naturally from the vowel sound.
- Ignoring the schwa: In rapid speech, some might skip the schwa sound in "pite," resulting in "respit" instead of "respite." Tip: Practice the full pronunciation, ensuring you articulate the second syllable clearly as "pite" (paɪt).
- Incorrect syllable division: Learners sometimes divide the syllables incorrectly, pronouncing it as "res-pit" instead of "res-pite." Tip: Remember that the correct division is between "res" and "pite," emphasizing the full second syllable.