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vicinity
Definition:
(nou) a surrounding or nearby region
Phonetic Transcription:
vɪˈsɪnɪti
Examples:
Hinano is brewed in the vicinity of Papeete, the local capital.
It is in the vicinity of the city of Leipzig.
Farmlands are within the vicinity of the village.
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Common mistakes of vicinity pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "vi-ˈcin-i-ty". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "vi-ˈsin-i-ty". Tip: Practice emphasizing "sin" to improve clarity.
- Overlooking the "c" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "vicinity" as "vi-ˈsɪn-ə-ty", neglecting the clear "c" sound. The correct pronunciation includes a strong "c" as in "sin": "vi-ˈsin-i-ty". Tip: Focus on articulating the "c" clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "vi" with a short "i", making it sound like "vɪ". The correct pronunciation is with a long "i" as in "see": "vi". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the correct vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Learners sometimes say "vi-ˈcin-i-ty" with an unnecessary extra syllable, making it sound like "vi-ˈsin-i-ty". The correct pronunciation has only four syllables. Tip: Break the word into syllables: vi-cin-i-ty, and practice.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some people may pronounce the ending as "ty" sounding like "tee", as in "vicin-i-tee". The correct ending is pronounced as "ty" with a schwa sound: "ti". Tip: Practice saying "vicinity" slowly to master the ending sound.