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bicameral
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌbaɪˈkæmərəl
Examples:
The senate is the upper chamber of the bicameral Liberian Legislature.
The bicameral legislature was introduced in the September 1999 constitution.
It created the bicameral Parliament of South Australia.
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Common mistakes of bicameral pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bi-ˈcam-er-al". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "bi-ˈcam-er-al" (US: /baɪˈkæm.ər.əl/, UK: /baɪˈkæm.ər.əl/). Tip: Remember to emphasize "cam".
- Overpronouncing vowels: A common error is overpronouncing the "a" in "cam", leading to "bi-ca-ˈmer-al". The "a" should be short: "cam" is pronounced /kæm/. Tip: Keep the vowel sounds crisp and concise.
- Missing the schwa: Some learners skip the schwa sound in the last syllable, saying "bi-camer-al" instead of "bi-cam-er-al". The final "er" is pronounced as a schwa /ər/. Tip: Practice saying "er" softly to include the schwa.
- Incorrect vowel sound: People might confuse the vowel sound in "cam", pronouncing it like "come". The correct sound is /æ/, as in "cat". Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Ignoring syllable division: Some may blend syllables together, saying "bicameral" as one smooth word. It's important to clearly articulate each syllable: "bi-cam-er-al". Tip: Break it down into its three syllables for clearer pronunciation.