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suspect
Definition:
(nou) someone who is under suspicion (nou) a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
Phonetic Transcription:
səˈspekt
Examples:
I suspect it is not therefore an unshared IP in the strict sense.
He espoused the suspect.
Butler found the suspect in the kitchen.
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Common mistakes of suspect pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "sus-PECT" instead of the correct "SUS-pect" (ˈsʌs.pɛkt). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel pronunciation: Some pronounce the first syllable as "səs" instead of "sʌs". This leads to a mispronunciation of "suspect" (ˈsʌs.pɛkt). Tip: Practice saying "suss" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Final "t" sound: A common mistake is to omit the final "t" sound, saying "sus-pek" instead of "sus-PECT" (ˈsʌs.pɛkt). Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "t" at the end of the word.
- Confusing noun and verb forms: When using "suspect" as a verb, learners may stress the second syllable, saying "sus-PECT" instead of "SUS-pect" (ˈsʌs.pɛkt). Tip: Remember that both forms maintain the primary stress on the first syllable.
- Linking sounds: Some speakers may not link the sounds when saying "suspect," leading to a choppy pronunciation. Tip: Practice linking the syllables smoothly, focusing on the flow: "SUS-pect" (ˈsʌs.pɛkt).