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campaign
Definition:
(nou) a race between candidates for elective office (nou) a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end (nou) several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints) (nou) an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
Phonetic Transcription:
kæmˈpeɪn
Examples:
The presidential election campaign begins in May.
Both the campaign and the election were remarkably free and honest.
The campaign was unavailing, and Eliot and Coryton were duly elected.
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Common mistakes of campaign pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "cam-ˈpaign". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˈkæm.peɪn" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: A common mistake is using a short "a" sound, pronouncing it as "ˈkæm.pæn". The correct sound is a long "a" as in "pain". Tip: Practice saying "pain" to get the vowel sound right.
- Omitting the final "n": Some may say "ˈkæm.peɪ", dropping the final "n". This alters the word's meaning. The correct pronunciation includes the "n" sound: "ˈkæm.peɪn". Tip: Focus on the ending to ensure you pronounce every part of "campaign".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "campaign" with "camping" or "compaign". The correct pronunciation of "campaign" is distinct: "ˈkæm.peɪn". Tip: Listen to native speakers to differentiate these words clearly.
- Mispronouncing the "c" sound: Some might pronounce it as a hard "k", saying "ˈkæm.pæɪn". In "campaign", the "c" is soft, sounding like "s". Tip: Practice with words like "cent" to master the soft "c" sound.