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baccalaureate
Definition:
(nou) a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies (nou) an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies
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Labour would introduce a technical baccalaureate at 18 and strengthen the quality of courses by allowing businesses to accredit them.
A baccalaureate is an educational qualification.
An international baccalaureate high school.
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Common mistakes of baccalaureate pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bac-ˌca-lau-re-ate". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌbæk.əˈlɔː.ri.ət" (UK) and "ˌbæk.əˈlɔːr.i.ət" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "lɔː" or "lɔːr".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "baccalaureate" with an "a" sound like in "cat". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound "ə" in the first and fourth syllables: "ˌbæk.əˈlɔː.ri.ət". Tip: Practice the schwa sound by saying "uh" softly.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is saying "bac-lore-ate", dropping the middle syllables. The full pronunciation includes all five syllables: "ˌbæk.əˈlɔː.ri.ət". Tip: Break it down into smaller parts to ensure you pronounce each syllable.
- Confusing "r" sounds: In "baccalaureate", the "r" can be mispronounced or skipped, especially in non-native speakers. It's important to articulate the "r" clearly in "lɔːr" or "lɔː". Tip: Practice with words that have similar "r" sounds to improve clarity.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may incorrectly say "baccalaureat" without the final "e" sound. The correct pronunciation ends with "ət" as in "ˌbæk.əˈlɔː.ri.ət". Tip: Emphasize the ending by saying it slowly and clearly.