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scoundrel
Definition:
(nou) a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈskaʊndrəl
Examples:
At least, it is easier to identify the scoundrel.
The scoundrel will never be caught now.
They tracked down and arrested the scoundrel.
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Common mistakes of scoundrel pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈskaʊn.drəl" instead of "ˈskaʊn.drəl". Tip: Remember that the first syllable is stressed in "scoundrel".
- Overemphasizing the "d": A common mistake is to overly emphasize the "d" sound, leading to "skaʊnˈdrəl" instead of the correct "ˈskaʊn.drəl". Tip: Keep the "d" subtle and smooth within the flow of the word.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first vowel in "scoundrel" as "ɪ" instead of the correct "aʊ", resulting in "ˈskɪn.drəl". Tip: Practice the "aʊ" sound, as in "how", to get it right.
- Skipping the "s": A frequent error is omitting the initial "s" sound, pronouncing it as "ˈkaʊn.drəl". Tip: Always start with a clear "s" sound to ensure proper pronunciation of "scoundrel".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "scoundrel" with "scoundrel" or "scoundrel", leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the unique sounds and stress pattern of "scoundrel" to distinguish it from similar words.