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sadist
Definition:
(nou) someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain or others
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈseɪdɪst
Examples:
He is nothing but a maddened and perverted sadist.
He is a sadist and a coward.
It is implied that he is a sadist.
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Common mistakes of sadist pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈsæ.dɪst". The correct pronunciation is "ˈseɪ.dɪst" in UK English and "ˈsæ.dɪst" in US English. Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable for clarity.
- Vowel confusion: A common error is mispronouncing the vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "sah-dɪst" instead of "sæ-dɪst" (US) or "seɪ-dɪst" (UK). Tip: Practice the short "a" sound as in "cat" for US or the long "a" as in "face" for UK.
- Silent "t": Some speakers tend to drop the "t" sound at the end, saying "sad-is" instead of "sadist" ("sæ.dɪst"). Tip: Always pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Learners might stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "sæ-ˈdɪst". The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Ensure the first syllable is dominant to convey the word accurately.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce "sadist" with an elongated vowel sound, saying "sā-dɪst". The correct pronunciation is "sæ-dɪst" (US) or "seɪ-dɪst" (UK) with a short vowel in the first syllable. Tip: Practice with words that have similar vowel lengths to improve accuracy.