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conspiracy

Definition:

(nou) a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act (nou) a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) (nou) a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose

Phonetic Transcription:

kənˈspɪrəsi

Examples:

The conspiracy preceded the attacks.

The attempt was thwarted and the conspiracy unraveled.

The conspiracy is explained in the body of the article.

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Common mistakes of conspiracy pronunciation

Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "con-ˈspir-a-cy". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "con-ˈspir-a-cy". Tip: Remember to emphasize "spir".
Mispronouncing the "c": Some pronounce the "c" in "conspiracy" as a hard "k" sound, saying "konspiracy". The correct pronunciation uses a soft "s" sound: /kənˈspɪr.ə.si/ (US) and /kənˈspɪə.rə.si/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "s" sound after "con".
Omitting the vowel sound: Learners often drop the unstressed vowel sound in the last syllable, saying "conspirsy". The correct pronunciation includes the vowel: "conspiracy". Tip: Practice saying the full ending "ra-si".
Confusing "conspiracy" with "conspirator": Some mix up the pronunciation of "conspiracy" and "conspirator", leading to errors. "Conspiracy" is pronounced /kənˈspɪr.ə.si/ (US) and /kənˈspɪə.rə.si/ (UK), while "conspirator" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Pay attention to the syllable count and stress.
Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the vowel sounds, saying "conspira-see" instead of "conspiracy". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa sound in the first and last syllables: /kənˈspɪr.ə.si/. Tip: Practice with a focus on the vowel sounds to sound more natural.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "conspiracy" in American English?

In American English, "conspiracy" is pronounced as /kənˈspɪr.ə.si/. The primary stress is on the second syllable, "spir."

What is the British pronunciation of "conspiracy"?

In British English, "conspiracy" is pronounced similarly, /kənˈspɪə.rə.si/, with the primary stress still on the second syllable. The difference lies in the pronunciation of the "a" in the second syllable, which sounds more like "ear."

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "conspiracy"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often pronouncing it as /ˈkɒn.spɪ.rə.si/ with stress on the first syllable. Remember, the correct stress is on the second syllable, "spir."

How many syllables does "conspiracy" have?

The word "conspiracy" has four syllables: con-spi-ra-cy. Breaking it down like this can help with pronunciation and understanding the rhythm of the word.