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legislative
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈledʒɪslətɪv
Examples:
The legislative branch of the government decides the law.
The parliament of Ghana is the legislative body of the Ghanaian government.
The parliamentary body is the main legislative organ of the government.
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Common mistakes of legislative pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "legisˈlative" instead of the correct "ˈlɛdʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable for clarity.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may mispronounce "legislative" by using a short "e" sound, saying "ˌlɛdʒ.ɪsˈleɪ.tɪv". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa in the second syllable, "ˈlɛdʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv". Tip: Practice the schwa sound for smoother pronunciation.
- The "t" sound: Learners may drop the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "ˈlɛdʒ.ɪs.leɪ.tɪv". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t": "ˈlɛdʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv". Tip: Emphasize the "t" to maintain the word's integrity.
- Overemphasis on syllables: Some speakers might overly stress the last syllable, saying "legislaˈtive". The correct stress pattern is "ˈlɛdʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv". Tip: Focus on the first syllable to avoid this mistake.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might pronounce the second syllable with a long "a", resulting in "legisˈlɑː.tɪv". The accurate pronunciation has a short "a" sound: "ˈlɛdʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv". Tip: Pay attention to vowel length for proper articulation.