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committee
Definition:
(nou) a special group delegated to consider some matter - Milton Berle (nou) a self-constituted organization to promote something
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈmɪti
Examples:
The interim committee was the same as the executive of the 79 Group.
Township committee meetings have long been mostly sedate affairs.
The Ollennu committee reversed the findings of the Mate Korle Committee.
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Common mistakes of committee pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "com-MIT-ee" [kəˈmɪt.i]. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "COM-mit-ee" [ˈkəm.ɪt.i]. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Overpronouncing the "t": Some speakers tend to overemphasize the "t" in "committee," making it sound like "com-MIT-tee" [kəˈmɪt.i]. This can lead to an awkward pronunciation. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and subtle to maintain fluidity.
- Ignoring the silent "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "committee," resulting in "com-TIT-ee" [kəmˈtɪt.i]. The "t" should be silent in this word. Tip: Focus on the flow of the word without the "t" to improve clarity.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may say "committee" with incorrect vowel sounds, like "com-MIT-ay" [kəˈmɪt.eɪ]. The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound. Tip: Practice the short "i" sound in "mit" to get it right.
- Confusing the ending: Speakers sometimes pronounce the ending as "ee" [i] instead of the correct schwa sound [ɪ]. This can make "committee" sound overly formal. Tip: Use a relaxed vowel sound at the end to sound more natural.