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tyrants
Definition:
(nou) a cruel and oppressive dictator (nou) in ancient Greece, a ruler who had seized power without legal right to it (nou) any person who exercises power in a cruel way
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtaɪərənt
Examples:
The primary grievance was the tyrants installed by the Persians.
I myself detest the wreckers as much as the tyrants.
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Common mistakes of tyrants pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "tyrants" as /ˈtaɪ.rənts/. The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈtaɪ.rənts/. Tip: Practice saying "TYR-ants" to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some might pronounce "tyrants" with an exaggerated vowel sound, leading to /ˈtaɪər.ənts/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈtaɪ.rənts/, with a more neutral vowel. Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and crisp.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "tyrants" with a long "i" sound, as in /taɪˈræn.ts/. The accurate pronunciation has a short "i" sound, /ˈtaɪ.rənts/. Tip: Focus on the "i" being a quick sound.
- Omitting the "t": Some speakers may drop the "t" sound, pronouncing it as /ˈaɪ.rənts/. The "t" is essential and should be clearly articulated as /ˈtaɪ.rənts/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" distinctly at the beginning of the second syllable.
- Mispronouncing the ending: A few might say "tyrants" as /ˈtaɪ.rənz/, adding an extra "n" sound. The correct ending is /ˈtaɪ.rənts/. Tip: Listen for the clear "ts" sound at the end to avoid this mistake.