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legacy
Definition:
(nou) a gift of personal property by will
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈleɡəsi
Examples:
This is the legacy of teaching the art to the royal family of the Qing Dynasty.
This is of the prophetic legacy.
The legacy of the war is lasting.
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Common mistakes of legacy pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "le-GA-cy" /lɛˈɡeɪ.sɪ/ (US) or /ˈlɛɡ.ə.si/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "LE-gacy."
- Vowel sound confusion: The vowel in the first syllable is often mispronounced as "lee" instead of "leh." This leads to "LEE-gacy." The correct pronunciation is /ˈlɛɡ.ə.si/. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in "legacy."
- Incorrect final syllable: Some may pronounce the last syllable as "see" instead of "sih." This results in "leg-a-SEE." The correct ending is /ˈlɛɡ.ə.si/. Tip: Practice the softer "sih" sound to ensure clarity.
- Omitting the schwa: Learners sometimes skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "leg-a-cy" instead of "leg-uh-cy." This can make pronunciation sound choppy. Tip: Include the schwa sound /ə/ for smoother speech.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some speakers might pronounce "legacy" with a hard "g" sound, saying "LEG-uh-see." The correct pronunciation has a softer "g" /ɡ/. Tip: Keep the "g" subtle to match standard pronunciation.