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chattel
Definition:
(nou) personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtʃætəl
Examples:
The characterization of property as a fixture or as chattel is important.
Formerly, women were considered as the property or chattel of men.
The slave was a chattel with no rights of its own.
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Common mistakes of chattel pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "CHA-tel" instead of the correct "CHAT-tel" /ˈʧæt.əl/ (US) /ˈʧæt.əl/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the second syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce "chattel" with a long "a" sound, like "chay-tel." The correct pronunciation has a short "a" /æ/. Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right vowel sound.
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is pronouncing "chattel" as "chat-tel" with two clear syllables. The correct pronunciation is a two-syllable word, /ˈʧæt.əl/. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly.
- Mispronouncing the final "t": Some learners may pronounce "chattel" with a soft "t," sounding more like "chaddle." The correct pronunciation has a clear "t" /t/. Tip: Keep your tongue against the roof of your mouth for a crisp sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "chattel" with "shuttle," leading to mispronunciation. "Chattel" has a "ch" sound /ʧ/, while "shuttle" starts with "sh" /ʃ/. Tip: Listen to both words and practice distinguishing the initial sounds.