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federal
Definition:
(nou) a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War (nou) any federal law-enforcement officer
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfedərəl
Examples:
Nextel is overseeing the changeover for the federal government.
The federal government announced a new policy.
The adequacy of an EIS can be challenged in federal court.
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Common mistakes of federal pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fed-ˈer-al". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈfɛd-er-al". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "fed" part.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce "federal" with a short "e" as in "bed", saying "ˈfɛd-ər-al". In standard pronunciation, the first "e" is pronounced like "e" in "met": "ˈfɛd". Tip: Practice the "e" sound by saying "met" before trying "federal".
- Syllable count: A common mistake is to add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "fed-er-ˈal". The correct pronunciation has only three syllables: "ˈfɛd-er-al". Tip: Break it down into three distinct parts to avoid adding extra syllables.
- Ending sound: Some learners drop the "l" at the end, saying "ˈfɛd-er-ə". The correct pronunciation includes the "l" sound: "ˈfɛd-er-al". Tip: Focus on the "al" ending to ensure it is clearly pronounced.
- Consonant clarity: A frequent error is to soften the "d" sound, making it sound more like "t", resulting in "ˈfet-er-al". The correct pronunciation features a clear "d": "ˈfɛd-er-al". Tip: Emphasize the "d" by practicing with words like "dog" to improve clarity.