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coalition

Definition:

(nou) an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty (nou) the state of being combined into one body (nou) the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃən

Examples:

The Intransigent Party and the Christian Democratic Party joined the coalition.

The coalition with the BNV was finally discarded by the party Executive.

The Party of the Radical Left represented the UP coalition in negotiations.

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government

party

alliance

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Common mistakes of coalition pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "co-a-ˈli-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌkoʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən" (US) / "ˌkəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "li" when pronouncing "coalition".
Overemphasizing vowels: Some people pronounce "coalition" as "ˈkoʊ.ə.lɪʃ.ən" (US) or "ˈkəʊ.ə.lɪʃ.ən" (UK) with equal stress on all syllables. This makes it sound choppy. Tip: Focus on the correct stress pattern instead of giving equal weight to each syllable.
Ignoring the schwa sound: Learners often mispronounce the "o" in "coalition" as a clear vowel, resulting in "ˈkoʊ.aʊ.lɪʃ.ən". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa: "ˌkoʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən" (US) / "ˌkəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən" (UK). Tip: Practice the schwa sound to achieve a more natural pronunciation.
Incorrectly pronouncing "tion": Some pronounce the "tion" ending as "shun" instead of the correct "ʃən". This leads to saying "coal-ˈi-shun" rather than "ˌkoʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən" (US) / "ˌkəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "sh" sound followed by a soft "ən".
Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to say "coalish" instead of "coalition", omitting the middle syllable. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly: "ˌkoʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən" (US) / "ˌkəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən" (UK).

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How do you pronounce "coalition" correctly?

The word "coalition" is pronounced as /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/ in American English and /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃən/ in British English. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "lition."

What are the syllables in "coalition"?

The word "coalition" has four syllables: co-al-i-tion. You can break it down as "co" (like "go"), "al" (as in "pal"), "i" (like the letter "e"), and "tion" (which sounds like "shun").

Is there a schwa sound in "coalition"?

Yes, the word "coalition" contains a schwa sound in the second syllable, "al." In IPA, this is represented as /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/, where the "o" in "co" is pronounced like the "o" in "go," and the "a" in "al" is a schwa, sounding like "uh."

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "coalition"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, often saying "co-ali-tion" instead of "coal-i-tion." Remember to emphasize the "lition" part to pronounce "coalition" correctly.