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witch
Definition:
(nou) a female sorcerer or magician (nou) a being (usually female) imagined to have special powers derived from the devil (nou) a believer in Wicca (nou) an ugly evil-looking old woman
Phonetic Transcription:
wɪtʃ
Examples:
The witch was anathermatized by the magical spell.
This wizard is now happily married to the omnipotent witch queen of Goff.
Angela is a witch, and herbalist.
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Common mistakes of witch pronunciation
- Misplacing the "w": Many learners pronounce "witch" as /ɪtʃ/ by dropping the initial "w" sound. Tip: Ensure you clearly articulate the "w" sound before "itch".
- Confusing with "which": Some confuse "witch" with "which," leading to mispronunciation. "Which" is pronounced /wɪtʃ/. Tip: Remember that "witch" has an "i" sound like in "sit," while "which" has the same vowel sound as in "hit".
- Overemphasizing the "i": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "i" in "witch," making it sound like /ˈwiːtʃ/. Tip: Keep the vowel sound short and relaxed, as in /wɪtʃ/.
- Neglecting the "t" sound: Some speakers may soften or drop the "t" sound at the end, pronouncing it as /wɪʧ/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly, as it is essential for the word's correctness.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes place stress incorrectly, saying /ˈwɪtʃ/ instead of /wɪtʃ/. Tip: "Witch" is a single-syllable word, so there is no need for stress variation.