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junta
Definition:
(nou) a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒʌntə
Examples:
After the coup, the junta reverted the role of governors.
The military junta later reopened the investigations.
The military junta stays discretely in the background.
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Common mistakes of junta pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "junta" (ˈhʊn.tə). The correct stress is on the first syllable (ˈhʊn.tə). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the "u" in "junta" as "oo" instead of the correct "ʊ". This leads to a mispronunciation like "joon-ta". Tip: Practice saying "huh" to get the right vowel sound.
- Adding an extra vowel: A common mistake is inserting an extra vowel sound, leading to "jun-ta" instead of the correct "junta" (ˈhʊn.tə). Tip: Focus on blending the syllables smoothly without adding additional sounds.
- Ignoring the "j" sound: Some speakers may pronounce "junta" starting with a "y" sound, saying "yunta". The correct pronunciation starts with a hard "j" sound (ˈhʊn.tə). Tip: Think of "jump" to reinforce the correct "j" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": People sometimes stress the "t" in "junta" too heavily, making it sound unnatural. The "t" should be pronounced lightly. Tip: Keep the "t" soft, similar to how you would say it in "cat".