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borough
Definition:
(nou) one of the administrative divisions of a large city (nou) an English town that forms the constituency of a member of parliament
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbʌrə
Examples:
The town was enfranchised in 1571 as a borough constituency.
Ardee in County Louth was enfranchised as a borough constituency in 1378.
Belfast in County Antrim was enfranchised as a borough constituency in 1613.
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Common mistakes of borough pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "BOR-ough" instead of the correct "bur-ough" (ˈbʌrə). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce "borough" with an "o" sound, saying "bore-ough" (ˈbɔːrəʊ). Tip: Use the short "u" sound as in "cup" to pronounce it correctly.
- Overemphasizing "ugh": Learners might pronounce the "ugh" in "borough" too harshly, saying "bur-ough" (ˈbɜːrəʊ). Tip: The "ugh" is softer and blends into the preceding sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "borough" with "burrow" (ˈbɜːroʊ), leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the "ough" ending in "borough" to distinguish it from "burrow."
- Dropping syllables: It's common to hear "borough" pronounced as a single syllable, "burr." Tip: Make sure to pronounce both syllables clearly: "bur-ough" (ˈbʌrə).