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enclave
Definition:
(nou) an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈenkleɪv
Examples:
The military became aware of the enclave.
Back in the Terran enclave the travelers are enthusiastically welcomed.
During the war in Bosnia the village was in the Srebrenica enclave.
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Common mistakes of enclave pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "en-ˈclave". In both US and UK pronunciations, the stress is on the first syllable: "ˈen.kleɪv". Tip: Remember to emphasize "en" when pronouncing "enclave".
- Overemphasizing the "e": Some people pronounce "enclave" with a strong "e" sound, as in "en-ˌclave". The correct pronunciation has a more subtle "e" sound, making it "ˈen.kleɪv". Tip: Keep the "e" light and focus on the first syllable.
- Ignoring the "v" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "v" sound at the end, saying "en-ˈclay". The correct pronunciation includes the "v" sound, resulting in "ˈen.kleɪv". Tip: Make sure to clearly pronounce the "v" to complete the word.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce the first vowel as "æ", resulting in "æŋ-kleɪv". The accurate pronunciation has an "ɛ" sound, as in "en-ˈclave". Tip: Focus on the "e" sounding like "eh" to get it right.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "enclave" with "include", pronouncing it as "in-ˈclave". The correct form is "ˈen.kleɪv". Tip: Remember that "enclave" starts with "en" to distinguish it from "include".