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sycophancy
Definition:
(nou) fawning obsequiousness
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Common mistakes of sycophancy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "sy-co-'phan-cy". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable: "ˈsɪkəfənsi" (US) / "ˈsɪkəfənsi" (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce the first syllable as "sye" instead of "sik". The correct pronunciation is "ˈsɪk" (US) / "ˈsɪk" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "sick" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some may say "syc-o-'phan-cy", putting too much emphasis on the "c" in the second syllable. The correct pronunciation is smoother: "ˈsɪkəfənsi". Tip: Keep the "c" soft and blend it with the "o".
- Skipping the final "y": Learners sometimes drop the final "y", pronouncing it as "sycophan". The full form is "ˈsɪkəfənsi". Tip: Always pronounce the last syllable to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing "ph": Some may confuse "ph" with an "f" sound, resulting in "syc-o-fan-cy". The correct pronunciation includes the "f" sound: "ˈsɪkəfənsi". Tip: Remember that "ph" in English often sounds like "f".