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sincerity
Definition:
(nou) an earnest and sincere feeling (nou) the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical (nou) a quality of naturalness and simplicity (nou) the trait of being serious- Robert Rice
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪnˈserɪti
Examples:
This raises the question of sincerity.
A couple plighted troth with sincerity.
He derogated the sincerity of the work.
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Common mistakes of sincerity pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sin-ˌCER-i-ty". This is wrong; the primary stress is on the third syllable: "sin-ˈCER-i-ty". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "CER" when pronouncing "sincerity".
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to pronounce "sincerity" as "sin-ˈCER-i" by omitting the last syllable. This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Always include all syllables to maintain clarity in "sincerity".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners might pronounce the first syllable as "sin" with a short "i" sound, like "sin", instead of the correct "sin" with a clear "i". Tip: Ensure the "i" in "sincerity" sounds like the "i" in "sit".
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce the "t" in "sincerity" too strongly, saying "sin-ˈCER-i-ty" with a hard "t" sound. This can disrupt the flow. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick to maintain the word's rhythm.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Ending "sincerity" with a strong "y" sound can sound awkward, as in "sin-ˈCER-i-TEE". The correct pronunciation is softer, as in "sincerity". Tip: Practice saying the last syllable lightly to get it right.