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autonomy
Definition:
(nou) immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence (nou) personal independence
Phonetic Transcription:
ɔːˈtɒnəmi
Examples:
The autonomy of the municipalities in Obwalden is significant.
Human dignity and autonomy are inviolable.
A state has its own autonomy.
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Common mistakes of autonomy pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable as in "au-ˈton-omy". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "au-ˈton-omy" (US) and "ɔː-ˈtɒn-ə-mi" (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "ton" for clarity.
- Overpronouncing vowels: Some may overly articulate the "o" in "autonomy", making it sound like "au-ˈtɒ-nə-mi". The correct pronunciation has a more reduced vowel sound in unstressed syllables. Tip: Keep the "o" softer in the second syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners sometimes pronounce the "a" in "autonomy" as "æ" (as in "cat"). The correct sound is "ɔː" (UK) or "ɑ" (US). Tip: Focus on the "au" sound to avoid confusion.
- Skipping syllables: Some may reduce "autonomy" to two syllables, saying "ˈɔːtɒn-mi". This omits the middle syllable, which is important for correct pronunciation. Tip: Practice saying all three syllables clearly.
- Confusing "n" and "m": A common mistake is to pronounce the "n" in "autonomy" as "m", leading to "au-ˈtom-omy". The correct pronunciation has a clear "n" sound. Tip: Pay attention to the nasal sound in "ton".