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theft
Definition:
(nou) the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
Phonetic Transcription:
θeft
Examples:
Everything revolves around the theft of the data.
In 2008, the route was the subject to persistent theft.
Pilferage is the theft of part of the contents of a package.
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Common mistakes of theft pronunciation
- Misplacing the initial sound: Some learners pronounce "theft" starting with a "t" sound, leading to "teft" [tɛft]. Tip: Remember, "theft" starts with the voiced "th" sound, represented as [θ] in IPA.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some may pronounce "theft" with a short "e" sound, resulting in "thift" [θɪft]. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sound, which is a short "e" as in "bed," represented as [ɛ].
- Overemphasizing the final consonant: A common mistake is to stress the "t" too heavily, making it sound like "theft" has two syllables. Tip: "Theft" is a one-syllable word; ensure the "t" is crisp but not overly prolonged.
- Ignoring syllable stress: Learners might incorrectly stress the second part, saying "theft" as if it has two syllables. Tip: Remember, "theft" has primary stress on the first and only syllable, [θɛft].
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "theft" with "thief," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the ending; "theft" ends with a "t" sound, while "thief" ends with a "f" sound.