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wickedness
Definition:
(nou) morally objectionable behavior (nou) absence of moral or spiritual values (nou) the quality of being wicked (nou) estrangement from god (nou) the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwɪkɪdnɪs
Examples:
How many people can see clearly the wickedness of the evil
They daunted upon the wickedness.
His wickedness was out of control.
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Common mistakes of wickedness pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "wick-ed-ness" instead of "wick-ed-ness" (ˈwɪk.ɪd.nəs). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable for clarity.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to drop the second vowel, pronouncing it as "wickedniss." This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Pronounce each syllable fully, focusing on "i" in "wicked."
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some learners might pronounce the "i" in "wickedness" as a long vowel, saying "weakedness." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "i" sound, as in "bit" (ˈwɪk.ɪd.nəs).
- Incorrect final consonant: A frequent error is pronouncing the final "s" as a "z" sound, saying "wickednez." This changes the meaning. Tip: Ensure the final "s" is pronounced as a voiceless "s" (ˈwɪk.ɪd.nəs).
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some might stress each syllable equally, leading to "wick-ed-ness." This can sound unnatural. Tip: Focus on the primary stress in the first syllable for a smoother pronunciation.