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confidentiality
Definition:
(nou) the state of being secret (nou) discretion in keeping secret information
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkɒnfɪˌdenʃɪˈælɪti
Examples:
The terms of the settlement are protected by a confidentiality agreement.
The confidentiality of these replies is very important.
I see a paradox in the confidentiality of email.
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Common mistakes of confidentiality pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "con-fi-den-ˌtial-i-ty" instead of the correct "ˌkɒn-fɪ-den-ˈtʃiː-al-ɪ-ti" (UK) or "ˌkɑːn-fɪ-den-ˈtʃiː-æl-ɪ-ti" (US). Tip: Focus on the primary stress on "tial" to sound more natural.
- Skipping syllables: Some pronounce "confidentiality" as "confid-ˌen-ˈti" by omitting the "tial" part. This leads to misunderstanding. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly: "con-fi-den-ˈtial-i-ty."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners often mispronounce the "i" in "tial" as a long "ee" sound, saying "tial" as "tee-al." The correct pronunciation is with a short "i" sound. Tip: Remember to pronounce it as "tial" with a quick "i" sound.
- Mispronouncing "confidential": Some people confuse "confidential" with "confidentiality" and pronounce it the same way, neglecting the additional syllables. Tip: Break down "confidentiality" into its parts to differentiate them: "con-fi-den-ˈtial-i-ty."
- Blending sounds: A common mistake is blending the "tial" and "i" sounds, making it sound like "tiality." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Pronounce "tial" and "i" distinctly to maintain clarity: "tial-i-ty."