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liberal
Definition:
(nou) a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties (nou) a person who favors an economic theory of laissez-faire and self-regulating markets
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɪbərəl
Examples:
The Republicans were the party of the rich and socially liberal.
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Common mistakes of liberal pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Many learners mispronounce "liberal" by confusing the first vowel sound, pronouncing it as /ˈlɪbərəl/ instead of the correct US pronunciation /ˈlɪb(ə)rəl/ or UK /ˈlɪb(ə)rəl/. Tip: Pay attention to the short "i" sound in the first syllable.
- Stress misplacement: Some people place stress on the second syllable, saying "lib-ER-al", which is incorrect. The primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈlɪb(ə)rəl/. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when saying "liberal".
- Missing schwa sound: Learners often omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈlɪbrəl/ instead of /ˈlɪb(ə)rəl/. Tip: Remember that the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced as a schwa, sounding like "uh".
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers overly stress the "r" sound, leading to a harsh pronunciation like /ˈlɪbərəl/. The correct pronunciation is softer: /ˈlɪb(ə)rəl/. Tip: Keep the "r" sound subtle and smooth to sound more natural.
- Incorrect syllable division: A common mistake is treating "liberal" as having three syllables, saying "lib-er-al" instead of the correct two syllables /ˈlɪb(ə)rəl/. Tip: Focus on blending the syllables to maintain the two-syllable structure.