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court
Definition:
(nou) an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business (nou) a room in which a lawcourt sits (nou) the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state (nou) a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played (nou) Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) (nou) the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince (nou) a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area (nou) a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws (nou) the residence of a sovereign or nobleman (nou) an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings (nou) respectful deference
Phonetic Transcription:
kɔːt
Examples:
The Chancery court was the common law court in equity.
The adequacy of an EIS can be challenged in federal court.
The court used the term co operative federalism.
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Common mistakes of court pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners may pronounce "court" with an incorrect vowel sound, like /kɔːrt/ in UK English. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on the /ɔː/ sound in UK and /ɔr/ in US to distinguish it.
- Missing final "t": A common mistake is omitting the final "t" sound, saying "cour" instead of "court". This can alter the meaning in conversation. Tip: Practice ending with a clear "t" sound, as in /kɔrt/ (US) or /kɔːt/ (UK).
- Stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "co-URT". The primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable: "court" should sound like /ˈkɔrt/ (US) or /ˈkɔːt/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "r": In some accents, learners might overemphasize the "r" sound, making it sound too harsh. Tip: Keep the "r" soft, as in /kɔrt/ (US) or /kɔːt/ (UK), to sound more natural.
- Mispronouncing "ou": Some may pronounce "court" with an "ou" sound like in "out", leading to confusion. Tip: Remember that "ou" in "court" is pronounced /ɔː/ (UK) or /ɔ/ (US), not like /aʊ/.