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booty
Definition:
(nou) goods or money obtained illegally
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbuːti
Examples:
Ghanimah or Khums was the booty captured on the occasion of war with the enemy.
Many of these survived the war and were taken as booty by the Allies.
The remaining four were war booty allocated to the Allies.
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Common mistakes of booty pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "boo-TEE". The correct stress is on the first syllable, pronounced as /ˈbuːti/ in US and UK English. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "boo" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to overly pronounce the "t" in "booty", making it sound like "boo-tee". The correct pronunciation is /ˈbuːti/ with a softer "t". Tip: Practice saying it quickly to achieve a natural sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "booty" with a short "u" sound, like "buh-tee". The vowel sound should be a long "oo" as in /ˈbuːti/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in vowel length.
- Adding an extra syllable: Learners might mistakenly say "boo-tie" instead of "booty". The correct pronunciation is a two-syllable word, /ˈbuːti/. Tip: Break it down into "boo" and "ty" to avoid adding extra sounds.
- Ignoring regional variations: While "booty" is generally pronounced the same, some might use regional accents that alter the vowel sound. Both US and UK use /ˈbuːti/, but nuances exist. Tip: Be aware of your accent and listen to variations.