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vixen
Definition:
(nou) a malicious woman with a fierce temper (nou) a female fox
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪksən
Examples:
The hunter caught some vixen.
Ultimately, vixen and the others are freed.
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Common mistakes of vixen pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "vix-EN" instead of the correct "VIX-en". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈvɪk.sən in IPA.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "vixen" with an "ih" sound, as in "viks-uhn". The correct pronunciation is with a short "i" sound, noted as /ˈvɪk.sən/ in IPA. Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel sound crisp and short.
- Overemphasizing the "x": Some learners may overpronounce the "x" as "ks", leading to "viks-en". The correct pronunciation has a softer "k" sound, as in "vix-en". Tip: Practice saying "vixen" quickly to smooth out the "x" sound.
- Ignoring the final syllable: A frequent error is dropping the final "en", resulting in "vix". The full pronunciation includes the final syllable, noted as /ˈvɪk.sən/. Tip: Always finish with the "en" to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing the "v": Some might confuse the "v" sound with a "b", saying "bixen". The correct starting sound is a voiced "v", as in "vixen". Tip: Place your upper teeth on your lower lip to create the correct "v" sound.