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temperance
Definition:
(nou) the trait of avoiding excesses (nou) abstaining from excess (nou) the act of tempering
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtempərəns
Examples:
It represents the virtue of temperance.
Comus argues for the virtuousness of temperance and chastity.
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Common mistakes of temperance pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "tem-ˈper-ance". This is wrong. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈtem-per-ance". Tip: Practice saying "TEM-per-ance" to emphasize the first syllable.
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is to pronounce "temperance" as "ˈtem-rance", dropping the "per". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "TEM-per-ance" to ensure you pronounce all parts.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first vowel as in "cat", saying "ˈkæm-per-ance". The correct vowel sound is as in "ten": "ˈtem-per-ance". Tip: Focus on the "e" sound in "tem" to avoid this error.
- Overemphasizing the ending: Some learners stress the ending too much, saying "tem-per-ˈance". This is incorrect. The stress should remain on the first syllable. Tip: Keep the ending softer: "TEM-per-ance" to maintain proper emphasis.
- Mispronouncing the final consonant: A frequent mistake is to pronounce the final "ce" as "s", saying "tem-per-ans". The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "ce" sound, as in "dance": "ˈtem-per-ance". Tip: Practice saying "TEM-per-ance" to ensure clarity at the end.