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inequality
Definition:
(nou) lack of equality
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti
Examples:
He led the fight against social inequality and inequity.
The inequality satisfied by the remainder.
The dimension of the intersection satisfies the inequality.
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Common mistakes of inequality pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "in-e-'quality" instead of the correct "in-e-'quality" (ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti in UK, ˌɪnɪˈkwɑːləti in US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the "qual" syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "inequality" with a short "i" sound in the first syllable as in "bit." The correct sound is a short "i" as in "in" (ˈɪn). Tip: Practice the "in" sound to distinguish it from "bit."
- Overemphasis on vowels: Learners might overemphasize the vowels, leading to an unnatural pronunciation like "in-e-qual-i-ty." The correct pronunciation has a more fluid connection between syllables. Tip: Focus on a smoother transition between syllables.
- Mispronouncing the "q": Some may pronounce the "q" as a hard "k" sound, resulting in "ine-kuality." The correct pronunciation has a "kw" sound (ˈkwɒl in UK, ˈkwɑːl in US). Tip: Practice saying "quality" to get the "kw" sound right.
- Silent "t" confusion: A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "inequality" as silent, leading to "inequal-i-y." The "t" is pronounced clearly. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "t" sound at the end of the syllable.