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guarantee
Definition:
(nou) a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications (nou) an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true (nou) a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɡærənˈtiː
Examples:
I guarantee that it will resurge soon.
It is a guarantee of the right to strike and of the security of strikers.
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Common mistakes of guarantee pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "guar-an-TEE". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/ (US), /ˌɡɑː.rənˈtiː/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "tee".
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "GAR-antee". This can lead to misunderstanding. The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: /ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/ (US), /ˌɡɑː.rənˈtiː/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying the syllable clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "guarantee" with an "a" sound like in "cat". The correct vowel sound is /æ/ in the first syllable, not /æ/ or /ɑ/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the right sound.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners may pronounce the last syllable as "tee" with a long "e", leading to "guaran-TEE". The proper ending is a short "ee" sound: /tiː/. Tip: Focus on the smooth transition to the final sound.
- Blending syllables too much: Some say "guar-an-tee" as one continuous sound, which may confuse listeners. Each syllable should be distinct: /ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/ (US), /ˌɡɑː.rənˈtiː/ (UK). Tip: Practice breaking it down into clear syllables.