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general
Definition:
(nou) a general officer of the highest rank (nou) the head of a religious order or congregation (nou) a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒenrəl
Examples:
The yoke is on the general public.
The absurdity of the general public is appalling.
The aim is secular and for the general public.
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Common mistakes of general pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gen-ERAL" /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/ instead of the correct first syllable stress "GEN-eral" /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for clarity.
- Omitting the "r" sound: Some people pronounce "general" without the "r", saying "gen-eral" /ˈdʒɛn.əl/ instead of the correct "general" /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "r" clearly to maintain the correct sound.
- Confusing with "genital": The words "general" and "genital" can sound similar, leading to confusion. "General" is pronounced /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/, while "genital" is /ˈdʒɛn.ɪ.təl/. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds in the second syllable to differentiate them.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some speakers may overly stress the vowels, resulting in "genera-l" /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/ sounding too drawn out. Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable as "jean" instead of "jen". This leads to "JEAN-eral" /ˈdʒiːn.ər.əl/. Tip: Use a short "e" sound like in "pen" to ensure proper pronunciation.