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casualty
Definition:
(nou) someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement (nou) someone injured or killed in an accident (nou) an accident that causes someone to die (nou) a decrease of military personnel or equipment
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkæʒʊəlti
Examples:
This was the only casualty of the skirmish.
An unfortunate casualty of the rift was the WMPC.
Maybe it was a casualty of the infernal split.
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Common mistakes of casualty pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ˈka-ʒu-əl-ti". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈkæʒ-u-əl-ti". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "kæʒ" sound.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some mispronounce "casualty" as "ˈkæz-ju-əl-ti", using "z" instead of the correct "ʒ" sound. Tip: Focus on the "ʒ" sound, similar to the "s" in "measure".
- Incorrect syllable count: A common mistake is treating "casualty" as having three syllables, saying "ˈkæ-ʒu-al-ti". It actually has four: "ˈkæʒ-u-əl-ti". Tip: Break it into four distinct parts.
- Final "t" sound: Some speakers drop the final "t", pronouncing it as "ˈkæʒ-u-əl-ee". The "t" should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Practice saying the full word to ensure the "t" is heard.
- Mispronouncing "u": A frequent error is pronouncing the "u" in "casualty" as a long "u" sound, like "ju". The correct sound is a short "u," as in "cup". Tip: Keep the "u" brief and relaxed.