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veracity
Definition:
(nou) unwillingness to tell lies
Phonetic Transcription:
vəˈræsɪti
Examples:
There is a question as to the veracity of the ratification.
But I doubt the veracity of the claim.
But I question the veracity of the article.
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Common mistakes of veracity pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "ve-ˈras-ity". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "və-ˈræs-ɪ-ti" with primary stress on the third syllable. Tip: Focus on the "ræs" part to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "veracity" with an "e" sound as in "see", resulting in "ve-ˈrɑː-sɪ-ti". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound "ə" in the first syllable, as in "və-ˈræs-ɪ-ti". Tip: Practice the schwa sound for clarity.
- Ignoring the "c" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "veracity" as "ver-ˈas-ity", dropping the "c" sound. In fact, the "c" is pronounced as "s", making it "və-ˈræs-ɪ-ti". Tip: Remember that "c" before "i" typically sounds like "s" in English.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some speakers might overly stress the last syllable, saying "veraci-ˈty". The correct pronunciation is "və-ˈræs-ɪ-ti", with less emphasis on the final "ti". Tip: Keep the final syllable light and brief.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes pronounce "veracity" with an elongated first vowel, saying "vee-ˈræs-ity". The first vowel should be short, as in "və-ˈræs-ɪ-ti". Tip: Practice with quick, short vowel sounds to improve your pronunciation.