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trickery
Definition:
(nou) verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way (nou) the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtrɪkəri
Examples:
He will frequently stoop to trickery or cheating in the rematch.
Matsu'o agreed, unmindful of Spiral's penchant for trickery and deception.
The Spaniards said it was trickery and the work of the demon.
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Common mistakes of trickery pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "trick-ˈer-y". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈtrɪk-ə-ri". Tip: Practice saying "trick" with emphasis to help position the stress correctly.
- Vowel confusion: The "i" in "trickery" can be mispronounced as "ee" instead of the short "i" sound. The correct pronunciation is "ˈtrɪk-ə-ri". Tip: Remember that "i" in unstressed syllables often sounds like "ə".
- Overemphasizing the "k": Some may pronounce the "k" too strongly, making it sound like "ˈtrik-ə-ri". The correct pronunciation is softer: "ˈtrɪk-ə-ri". Tip: Focus on a smoother transition between "trick" and "ery".
- Ignoring the schwa: The "e" in "trickery" is often overlooked, leading to mispronunciation as "ˈtrik-ree". The correct sound is a schwa: "ˈtrɪk-ə-ri". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to emphasize the schwa sound.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some may pronounce it as a two-syllable word, saying "trick-ree". The correct syllable count is three: "ˈtrɪk-ə-ri". Tip: Break it down into syllables: "trick" + "ə" + "ry" to ensure all parts are pronounced.