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violence
Definition:
(nou) an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) (nou) the property of being wild or turbulent (nou) a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvaɪələns
Examples:
The sheer violence of the Confederate attack sent the Union forces reeling.
It is in the multitude of crime and violence everywhere in the world.
He was averse to violence.
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Common mistakes of violence pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many people incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "VI-o-lence" instead of the correct "vi-o-LENCE" /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/ (US), /ˈvaɪ.əl.əns/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the second syllable to get the stress right.
- Mispronouncing the "o": Some might pronounce the "o" as a long vowel, saying "vi-o-lence" instead of the correct short sound /ə/. Tip: Practice saying "vi" quickly followed by a short "o" sound to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "l": People often overemphasize the "l" in "violence," making it sound like "vi-o-lence." The correct pronunciation has a softer "l" sound. Tip: Try saying "vi-o-lence" smoothly to reduce the emphasis on "l."
- Omitting the "e": A common mistake is dropping the "e" at the end, pronouncing it as "violenc." This leads to a loss of clarity. Tip: Always finish with the "e" sound, ensuring you pronounce it as /əns/.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "violence" with "violent," mispronouncing it as "vi-o-lent." While related, they have different stress patterns. Tip: Remember that "violence" stresses the second syllable, while "violent" stresses the first: /ˈvaɪ.lənt/.