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vigilante
Definition:
(nou) member of a vigilance committee
Examples:
He is accused of incompetence by him and by the vigilante.
He was a vigilante who would kill the criminals ruthlessly.
Max Taylor is a member of the armored vigilante group The Jury.
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Common mistakes of vigilante pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "vi-gi-LAN-te." Correctly stress the third syllable: /ˌvɪdʒ.ɪˈlæn.teɪ/ (US), /ˌvɪdʒ.ɪˈlæn.te/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the stress is on "lan."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the "i" in "vigilante" as a long vowel, saying "vee-gil-ahn-te." The correct sound is a short "i": /ˌvɪdʒ.ɪˈlæn.teɪ/ (US), /ˌvɪdʒ.ɪˈlæn.te/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "bit" to get the short "i" sound right.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Learners might pronounce "vigilante" with an exaggerated "g," sounding like "vi-GIL-an-te." The "g" should be soft, blending smoothly with the "i." Tip: Focus on a gentle transition between "gi" and "lan."
- Skipping syllables: Some may say "vigilante" with fewer syllables, like "vig-lan-te." This omits the crucial "i" sound. The full pronunciation is /ˌvɪdʒ.ɪˈlæn.teɪ/ (US), /ˌvɪdʒ.ɪˈlæn.te/ (UK). Tip: Break it down into three parts: "vi-gi-lan."
- Confusing the ending: It's common to mispronounce the ending, saying "vigilant" instead of "vigilante." The correct ending is "te" pronounced as /teɪ/ (US) or /te/ (UK). Tip: Practice the full word slowly to ensure clarity in the ending.