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city
Definition:
(nou) a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts (nou) an incorporated administrative district established by state charter (nou) people living in a large densely populated municipality
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɪti
Examples:
The capital is the city of Saga.
The capital city of the planet is the city of Piassu.
The capital of the district is the city of Poldasht.
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Common mistakes of city pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Many learners mispronounce "city" as /ˈsɪti/ instead of /ˈsɪti/ in US English and /ˈsɪti/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, similar to "sit".
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ci-TY". The correct pronunciation is /ˈsɪti/ with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Emphasize "ci" to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasis on "t": Learners might pronounce "city" with a hard "t" sound, sounding like "sity". The correct pronunciation uses a softer "t" sound, /ˈsɪti/. Tip: Practice saying "city" quickly to soften the "t".
- Missing the "y" sound: Some people may drop the "y" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "sit". The correct pronunciation includes the "y," making it /ˈsɪti/. Tip: Remember that the "y" adds an important syllable.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "city" as "ci-ty". The correct pronunciation is just two syllables, /ˈsɪti/. Tip: Break it down into two distinct sounds for clarity.