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victim
Definition:
(nou) an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance (nou) a person who is tricked or swindled
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪktɪm
Examples:
It is seen to personalize the crime and elevate the status of the victim.
Bishonen was the victim of targeted misogynist harassment.
The victim hopefully will be the target of whoever catches the ball.
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Common mistakes of victim pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "VICT-im" instead of the correct "VIC-tim" (/ˈvɪk.tɪm/ in US and UK). Tip: Focus on the second syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "i" as in "bit" instead of the correct short "i" sound as in "sit" (/ɪ/). Tip: Practice saying "sit" to get the vowel sound right.
- Consonant blending: A common mistake is to overly emphasize the "c" sound, leading to "VIK-tim" instead of "VIC-tim" (/vɪk.tɪm/). Tip: Keep the "c" soft and blend it smoothly with the "t".
- Silent letters: Some learners may pronounce "victim" as if it contains a silent "c," resulting in "vick-tim." Tip: Remember that all letters are pronounced, especially the "c" before "t".
- Ending sound: A frequent error is not clearly articulating the "m" sound at the end, leading to "vic-ti" instead of "vic-tim." Tip: Make sure to close with a clear "m" to complete the word.