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vandalism
Definition:
(nou) willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvændəlɪzəm
Examples:
Willful violation of the policy constitutes vandalism.
Allowing the vandalism to stand punishes the victim of the vandalism.
Is this the reason for the vandalism
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Common mistakes of vandalism pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "van-ˈdal-ism". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "ˈvan-dəl-ɪz-əm".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Mispronouncing the "a" in "vandalism" as "æ" instead of the schwa sound can lead to confusion. Tip: Use the schwa sound "ə" in the second syllable: "ˈvan-də-lɪz-əm".
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some may overemphasize the "l" in "vandalism", pronouncing it as "van-dal-ˈlizm". This can distort the word. Tip: Keep the "l" soft and subtle, as in "ˈvan-dəl-ɪz-əm".
- Missing the final "m": Skipping the final "m" sound can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the final "m" clearly: "ˈvan-dəl-ɪz-əm".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "vandalism" with "vandalize" by mispronouncing the ending. Tip: Remember that "vandalism" ends with "ɪz-əm" while "vandalize" ends with "aɪz".