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dynasty
Definition:
(nou) a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdɪnəsti
Examples:
Emperor Raghu was a valorous king of the Ikshvaku dynasty.
He is the head of the royal house of Patiala belonging to the Phulkian dynasty.
The conquest represented the end of the dynasty.
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Common mistakes of dynasty pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many pronounce "dynasty" with the stress on the second syllable, saying /ˈdɪn.ə.sti/. The correct pronunciation has the primary stress on the first syllable: /ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/ in US and /ˈdɪn.ə.sti/ in UK. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound correct.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners confuse the vowel sounds in "dynasty," pronouncing it as /ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/ instead of the correct US pronunciation /ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/ or the UK version /ˈdɪn.ə.sti/. Tip: Practice the vowel sounds separately to master the difference.
- Overemphasizing the final "y": A common mistake is to overly stress the "y" in "dynasty," making it sound like /ˈdaɪ.nə.stɪ/. The final syllable should be softer: /sti/. Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some speakers may drop the second syllable entirely, saying "dynasty" as /ˈdaɪ.sti/. This changes the word significantly. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "dynasty" with "dynast," leading to mispronunciations like /ˈdaɪ.næst/. The two words differ in both meaning and pronunciation. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the definitions and sounds of similar words to avoid confusion.