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How to pronounce:
spite
Definition:
(nou) feeling a need to see others suffer (nou) malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
Phonetic Transcription:
spaɪt
Examples:
He acts with spite and anger.
He has no spite against you.
He is cutting off the nose with spite.
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Common mistakes of spite pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "spite" with a short vowel sound, like in "spit." The correct pronunciation is /spaɪt/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "i" sound like in "kite."
- Ignoring the final "t": A common mistake is to soften or drop the "t" sound at the end of "spite." This should be pronounced clearly as /spaɪt/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the "t" at the end.
- Confusing "spite" with "spiteful": Some may mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "spite-ful." "Spite" is a single syllable, pronounced /spaɪt/. Tip: Remember that "spite" has no additional sounds or syllables.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners might place stress incorrectly, treating "spite" as if it has two syllables. The correct stress is on the single syllable /spaɪt/. Tip: Always pronounce "spite" with emphasis on the "sp" and "i" sounds together.
- Mispronouncing "spite" as "spite" with a diphthong: Some might incorrectly pronounce "spite" with a sound like "spayt." The correct pronunciation is /spaɪt/. Tip: Make sure to keep the "i" sound short and distinct, avoiding the diphthong.