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alliance
Definition:
(nou) the state of being allied or confederated (nou) a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest (nou) an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty (nou) a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim (nou) the act of forming an alliance or confederation
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈlaɪəns
Examples:
The marriage alliance and the consequences.
It focuses on the importance of the therapeutic alliance.
It is the force of the rally and the alliance for democracy.
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Common mistakes of alliance pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "al-LI-ance." The correct stress is on the second syllable: /əˈlaɪ.əns/ (US) and /əˈlaɪ.əns/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize "LI" when pronouncing "alliance."
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "alliance" as "lance," dropping the initial "a." The correct pronunciation includes the schwa sound /ə/ at the beginning. Tip: Always include the initial "a" sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "alliance" with a short "i," saying /əˈlɪ.əns/. The correct vowel sound is a diphthong /aɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "eye" to help with the correct sound in "alliance."
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "c": Learners might pronounce the "c" in "alliance" as /k/, resulting in "al-liance" (/əˈlaɪ.kəns/). The correct sound is /s/. Tip: Remember that "c" before "e" is usually pronounced as /s/.
- Overemphasizing the "a": Some might overemphasize the "a" in "alliance," making it sound like "ah-lance." The correct pronunciation is more subtle with a schwa sound /ə/. Tip: Keep the "a" sound light and quick.