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upheaval
Definition:
(nou) a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally) (nou) a violent disturbance (nou) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building) (nou) disturbance usually in protest
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌʌpˈhiːvəl
Examples:
I don't doubt the chaos and death during the upheaval.
The country is in the middle of political upheaval.
The decision raised a upheaval amongst the public.
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Common mistakes of upheaval pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "up-HEA-val" instead of the correct "UP-heaval" (ˈʌpˌhiː.vəl). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "upheaval" with an "i" sound, saying "up-HEE-val" instead of the correct "UP-heaval" (ˈʌpˌhiː.vəl). Tip: Focus on the "u" sound as in "cup" for accuracy.
- Syllable reduction: Learners often reduce the second syllable, saying "up-heavl" without the "a" sound. The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "UP-heaval" (ˈʌpˌhiː.vəl). Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid dropping sounds.
- Final consonant sound: Some might mispronounce the final "l" in "upheaval," making it sound more like "upheave" (ˈʌpˌhiːv). The correct pronunciation is "UP-heaval" (ˈʌpˌhiː.vəl). Tip: Emphasize the "l" at the end to complete the word.
- Intonation patterns: Learners may use a flat intonation throughout the word, making it sound unnatural. "Upheaval" should have a natural rise and fall in pitch. Tip: Practice with emphasis on the stressed syllable to improve intonation.