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celibacy
Definition:
(nou) an unmarried status (nou) abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈselɪbəsi
Examples:
The princess had vowed celibacy.
He taught celibacy and the rejection of gender categorizations.
In addition many people use it to justify celibacy of the priesthood.
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Common mistakes of celibacy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cel-i-'ba-cy". The correct stress is on the first syllable: ˈsɛl.ɪ.bə.si (US) / ˈsɛl.ɪ.bə.si (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "cel" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Pronouncing "c" as "s": A common error is pronouncing the initial "c" as "s", leading to "selibacy". The correct pronunciation starts with a hard "c": /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bə.si/. Tip: Remember that "c" before "e" can be pronounced as "s" in other words, but not in "celibacy".
- Overlooking the schwa sound: Many forget to clearly articulate the schwa sound in the second syllable, leading to "celibacy" sounding clipped. The second syllable should be pronounced as a schwa: /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bə.si/. Tip: Practice saying "uh" for the schwa to enhance clarity.
- Ignoring the final "cy": Some speakers may drop the "cy" entirely, resulting in "celibac". The correct ending should sound like "si": /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bə.si/. Tip: Make sure to finish with a soft "si" to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Learners may confuse the vowel sounds, saying "celibecy" instead of "celibacy". The correct vowels are /ɛ/ and /ɪ/ respectively. Tip: Pay attention to each vowel sound to ensure accurate pronunciation.