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sorcery
Definition:
(nou) the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɔːsəri
Examples:
The concept of sorcery or witchcraft exists in Islam.
All the acts of sorcery, witchcraft, necromancy were easiest then.
But the Crystal Pearl was the goal of a sorcery examination.
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Common mistakes of sorcery pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sor-CE-ry" instead of the correct "SOR-cery" (ˈsɔːrsəri in US, ˈsɔːsəri in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for clarity.
- Vowel sounds: Some people mispronounce the "o" in "sorcery" as a short vowel sound, saying "sor-cery" with a short "o." The correct pronunciation uses a long "o" sound (ˈsɔːr). Tip: Practice stretching the vowel to sound more natural.
- Final "c" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "c" in "sorcery" too harshly, resulting in "sor-cer-ee." The correct pronunciation softens this to "sor-cery" (ˈsɔːrsəri in US). Tip: Focus on a smooth transition between syllables.
- Missing "r" sound: Some speakers omit the "r" sound in "sorcery," leading to "so-cery." This changes the word's meaning and clarity. The correct form includes the "r" (ˈsɔːrsəri in US). Tip: Keep your tongue close to the roof of your mouth to pronounce the "r" clearly.
- Overemphasis on the last syllable: Learners may stress the last syllable, saying "sor-cer-EE." The correct pronunciation has a lighter stress on the final syllable (ˈsɔːrsəri in US). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, focusing on the first syllable's stress.