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independence
Definition:
(nou) freedom from control or influence of another or others (nou) the successful ending of the American Revolution (nou) a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪndɪˈpendəns
Examples:
The country gained independence.
The towers stand for the defense readiness and the independence of the country.
He was of the most illustrious precursors of the national independence.
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Common mistakes of independence pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "in-de-ˈpen-dence". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌin-dɪ-ˈpɛn-dəns". Tip: Remember to emphasize "pen" to sound natural.
- Missing vowel sounds: Many people omit the schwa sound in the last syllable, saying "in-de-pen-dens". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: "ˌin-dɪ-ˈpɛn-dəns". Tip: Practice the soft "ə" sound at the end to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some learners might overemphasize the first syllable, saying "ˈIN-de-pendence". This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the first syllable light and focus on the third syllable for proper stress.
- Mispronouncing the "d" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the "d" in "independence" too softly, leading to "in-ˈpen-dence". The correct pronunciation has a clear "d": "ˌin-dɪ-ˈpɛn-dəns". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "d" distinctly to avoid confusion.
- Skipping the "in" prefix: Some speakers might say "dependence" instead of "independence". This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Always include the "in" sound to convey the correct meaning of "not dependent".