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allegiance
Definition:
(nou) the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action (nou) the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈliːdʒəns
Examples:
Ibrahim received the allegiance of the Hashemites.
Additionally, some characters vacillate in their allegiance.
He swears allegiance to the Constitution of the Republic of China.
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Common mistakes of allegiance pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "a-ˈlee-gance". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "ə-ˈliː-dʒəns". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on "li".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable as "al" instead of "ə". The correct pronunciation is "ə-ˈliː-dʒəns". Tip: Practice saying "uh" for the first syllable to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some people pronounce "allegiance" with a hard "g" sound, saying "al-ˈlee-gance". The correct pronunciation has a soft "j" sound: "ə-ˈliː-dʒəns". Tip: Think of "judge" for the "j" sound.
- Omitting the final "ce": Learners may shorten "allegiance" to "allegian", dropping the final "ce". The complete word is "ə-ˈliː-dʒəns". Tip: Always finish the word with a clear "əns" sound to avoid confusion.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "allegiance" with "allegory", leading to mispronunciation. "Allegiance" is pronounced "ə-ˈliː-dʒəns". Tip: Focus on the distinct "liː" and "dʒəns" sounds to differentiate the two.