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copyright
Definition:
(nou) a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒpɪraɪt
Examples:
It revised and consolidated the copyright law of the United Kingdom.
The court first held that copyright law did not preempt contract law.
But by the language of copyright law, a slavish copy is not a derivative work.
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Common mistakes of copyright pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable in "copyright" as /ˈkɒp.ɪ.raɪt/ instead of the first syllable. The correct pronunciation is /ˈkɒp.ɪ.raɪt/ in UK and /ˈkɑː.pi.raɪt/ in US. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first vowel in "copyright" as "o" like in "cot" (/kɒp/) instead of the correct sound like in "cop" (/kɑːp/ in US). Tip: Practice saying "cop" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasis on "right": Learners often stress "right" too heavily, making it sound like a separate word. The correct pronunciation is a smoother /raɪt/ following the first syllable. Tip: Blend the syllables together for a more natural flow.
- Missing the "y" sound: Some may overlook the "y" sound in "copyright", pronouncing it as /ˈkɒp.ɪ.raɪt/ without the glide. The correct pronunciation includes a slight "y" sound before "raɪt". Tip: Practice saying "cop-y-right" to emphasize the glide.
- Incorrect ending: A common mistake is to pronounce "copyright" with a hard "t" sound, like /ˈkɒp.ɪ.raɪt/ instead of the softer ending /t/. Tip: Pay attention to the subtlety of the "t" sound at the end.