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citizenship
Definition:
(nou) the status of a citizen with rights and duties (nou) conduct as a citizen
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp
Examples:
There is one perquisite for citizenship.
The fellow members entitled the citizenship.
An example is the publicity of the citizenship test in 2007.
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Common mistakes of citizenship pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "citizenship" as /ˌsɪtɪˈzɛnʃɪp/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for correct emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "citizenship" with an unclear "i" sound, saying /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/. The correct pronunciation uses a short "i": /ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/. Tip: Practice the short "i" sound to improve clarity.
- Missing the final "p": Learners sometimes omit the final "p" sound, pronouncing it as /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪ/. This leads to an incomplete pronunciation. Tip: Always finish with a clear "p" sound to ensure proper articulation.
- Incorrect "t" sound: Some may pronounce the "t" in "citizenship" too softly, saying /ˈsɪdɪzənʃɪp/. The "t" should be pronounced clearly as /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/. Tip: Emphasize the "t" to distinguish it from other sounds.
- Overemphasizing "z": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "z" sound, pronouncing it as /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/. The correct pronunciation has a softer "z" sound: /ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/. Tip: Keep the "z" sound subtle for a more natural pronunciation.