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community
Definition:
(nou) a group of people living in a particular local area (nou) common ownership (nou) a group of nations having common interests (nou) agreement as to goals (nou) a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences (nou) a group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈmjuːnɪti
Examples:
The local amusement community opposed the city.
The readership was the financial community of the City of London.
The community is in the area of the Raft River Mountains.
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Common mistakes of community pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "com-ˈmun-i-ty". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "com-ˌmun-ˈi-ty". Tip: Remember to emphasize "i" for clarity.
- Omitting sounds: Some people drop the "n" sound, pronouncing it as "com-ˈmew-i-ty". This can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation includes the "n": "com-ˌmun-ˈi-ty". Tip: Practice saying the "n" clearly.
- Vowel confusion: The "u" in "community" can be mispronounced as "ʌ" instead of "juː". This mistake results in saying "com-ˈmʌn-i-ty". The correct vowel sound is "juː": "com-ˌmun-ˈi-ty". Tip: Focus on elongating the "u" sound.
- Syllable count: Some speakers reduce the number of syllables to three, saying "com-ˈmi-ty". The word actually has four syllables: "com-ˌmun-ˈi-ty". Tip: Break it down into parts to ensure all syllables are pronounced.
- Incorrect ending: It's common to hear "community" pronounced as "com-ˌmun-i-ˈtee". The correct final sound is "i-ty", not "tee". Tip: End with a clear "i" sound to avoid this mistake.