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chicanery
Definition:
(nou) the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
Phonetic Transcription:
ʃɪˈkeɪnəri
Examples:
There was no chicanery involved here.
I've had enough of this chicanery.
I wanted to apprise of possible chicanery.
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Common mistakes of chicanery pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "chi-ˈCAN-ery." The correct stress is on the third syllable, "chi-ca-ˈNER-y." Tip: Remember to emphasize "NER" for proper pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "chicanery" with an "a" as in "cat," saying "chi-ˈCAN-ery." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the second syllable, "chi-ˌCA-nə-ry." Tip: Practice saying "ca" like "kuh" to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the "ch": Learners sometimes pronounce "chicanery" with a hard "ch," sounding like "chi-KAN-ery." The "ch" should be soft, like "sh" in "shoe." Tip: Focus on the soft "ch" sound at the beginning.
- Skipping the final "y": Some speakers may drop the "y" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "chi-ca-ner." The correct pronunciation includes the "y" sound, making it "chi-ca-ˈNER-ee." Tip: Make sure to finish with a clear "ee" sound.
- Mispronouncing the "i": A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" as a long "ee," saying "chee-canery." The "i" in "chicanery" is a short sound, as in "kit." Tip: Practice the "i" as a quick, short sound to avoid this error.