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liberty
Definition:
(nou) immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence (nou) freedom of choice (nou) personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression (nou) leave granted to a sailor or naval officer (nou) an act of undue intimacy
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɪbɪti
Examples:
Clarke and Williams labored together for the cause of religious liberty.
Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty.
It symbolizes the end of the liberty of the province.
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Common mistakes of liberty pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "li-BER-ty" instead of "LIB-er-ty" (ˈlɪb.ər.ti). Tip: Remember, the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Ignoring the schwa: The second syllable is often pronounced too strongly. Instead of "lib-er-ty," it should be "lib-er-ty" (ˈlɪb.ər.ti) with a schwa sound. Tip: Practice softening the "er" to sound like "ər."
- Overemphasizing the final "ty": Some may pronounce the "ty" as "tee" instead of "tee" (ˈlɪb.ər.ti). Tip: Make sure to pronounce it lightly, focusing on the "t" sound without elongation.
- Missing the "b" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "b," saying "li-erty" instead of "liberty" (ˈlɪb.ər.ti). Tip: Pay attention to the "b" and ensure it is pronounced clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some might mispronounce the first vowel, saying "lah-ber-ty" instead of "liberty" (ˈlɪb.ər.ti). Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, similar to "sit," to get it right.