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sacrifice
Definition:
(nou) the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. (nou) personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective) (nou) a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value (nou) the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity (nou) an out that advances the base runners
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsækrɪfaɪs
Examples:
The practice of religion may be characterised as offering and sacrifice.
I offer myself sacrifice to the hatred of the Enemies of France.
Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven.
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Common mistakes of sacrifice pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on "sacrifice" as "sac-ri-fice" [ˈsækrɪfaɪs] (US) or [ˈsækrɪfaɪs] (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable "sac" [ˈsæ] for correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "sacrifice" with an "i" sound as in "sit" instead of the correct "i" as in "my." This leads to a mispronunciation of the second syllable. Tip: Focus on the "i" in "sacrifice" [ˈsækrɪfaɪs] sounding like "eye."
- Skipping syllables: Learners might say "sacrfice," omitting the middle syllable. This can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. Tip: Clearly articulate all three syllables: "sac" [ˈsæ], "ri" [rɪ], and "fice" [faɪs].
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some people stress the last syllable too much, leading to "sacrifice" sounding awkward. This alters the intended meaning. Tip: Keep the final syllable soft and less stressed: "fice" [faɪs].
- Mispronouncing "c": The "c" in "sacrifice" can be pronounced like an "s" instead of the correct hard "k" sound. This alters the word entirely. Tip: Pronounce the "c" as a hard "k" [k] sound to maintain clarity.