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vigil
Definition:
(nou) a period of sleeplessness (nou) the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) (nou) a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪdʒɪl
Examples:
Keep vigil during one of the three watches of the night.
It's a vigil, a state of wakefulness.
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Common mistakes of vigil pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable ("ˈvɪdʒ.əl") instead of the first ("ˈvɪdʒ.ɪl"). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "vigil".
- Overpronouncing the "g": The "g" in "vigil" is soft, sounding like "dʒ" rather than a hard "g". Some may pronounce it as "ˈvɪg.ɪl". Tip: Focus on a softer "j" sound to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The second syllable should have a short "i" sound, not a long "ee" sound. Mispronouncing it as "ˈvɪdʒ.ee.l" is common. Tip: Practice with "ɪ" as in "bit" for the correct pronunciation.
- Ignoring the "l" sound: Some people might drop the "l" at the end, saying "ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ" instead of "ˈvɪdʒ.ɪl". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "l" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word "vigil".
- Confusing "vigil" with similar words: Learners may mix up "vigil" with "vital" or "visual," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the distinct sounds and syllable structure of "vigil" to differentiate it from other words.