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sweetheart
Definition:
(nou) a person loved by another person (nou) any well-liked individual (nou) a very attractive or seductive looking woman
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It is also a term of endearment comparable to sweetheart.
He is a real sweetheart with very pitchy voice.
He was a such a sweetheart in HS.
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Common mistakes of sweetheart pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "sweet-ˈheart" instead of the correct "ˈsweet-heart". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "ea" in "sweetheart". Some may say it like "swiːt-hɑːrt" instead of "swiːt-hɑːt". Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound in the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners may pronounce the "t" in "sweetheart" too strongly, resulting in "sweet-hart" instead of "sweet-heart". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and connected to the preceding vowel for smoother pronunciation.
- Ignoring the "h": Some might drop the "h" sound, pronouncing it as "sweetart". This can lead to confusion with other words. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "h" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners might pronounce "sweet" with a short vowel sound, saying "swit-heart". The correct pronunciation is "swiːt-heart". Tip: Practice elongating the vowel sound in "sweet" to ensure clarity.