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fiefdom
Definition:
(nou) the domain controlled by a feudal lord (nou) an organization that is controlled by a dominant person or group
Examples:
That said, this is not a fiefdom.
A neat little bureaucratic fiefdom.
Galloway was a difficult fiefdom to rule.
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Common mistakes of fiefdom pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "fief-ˈdom". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "ˈfief-dom".
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "ie" as "ee", resulting in "fee-fdom". Tip: Pronounce "ie" as in "life", producing "fief" with the sound "aɪ".
- Omitting the final "m": Some may drop the final "m", saying "fiefdo". Tip: Ensure to clearly articulate the "m" at the end, making it "fiefdom" with "m" pronounced.
- Confusing "fief" with "fee": Learners might pronounce "fief" as "fee", leading to "fee-dom". Tip: The correct pronunciation is "fief" with an "aɪ" sound, not "ee".
- Mispronouncing "dom": Some people may pronounce "dom" as "dome", resulting in "fief-dome". Tip: Pronounce "dom" as "dəm" (or "dɒm" in UK), avoiding the extra "e" sound.