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longevity
Definition:
(nou) duration of service (nou) the property of being long-lived
Phonetic Transcription:
lɒnˈdʒevɪti
Examples:
It's the longevity of notability.
It increases the longevity of the foundation.
It threatened the longevity of the reservoirs.
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Common mistakes of longevity pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress on the second syllable, saying "lon-ˈgev-ity". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable, "lon-ˈgev-ity".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce the "o" in "longevity" as a long vowel, saying "lōn-ˈgev-ity". The correct pronunciation has a short "o" sound, as in "lɒn-ˈgev-ity" (UK) or "lɑn-ˈgev-ity" (US). Tip: Focus on using the short "o" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Learners may overemphasize the "g" sound, saying "lon-ˈge-vity". This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "g" sound soft and connected to the following vowel.
- Omitting the "t": Some speakers may drop the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "lon-ˈgev-i". This omission can change the clarity of the word. Tip: Ensure you articulate the "t" clearly to maintain proper pronunciation.
- Confusing "longevity" with similar words: Some confuse "longevity" with "longivity", pronouncing it as "lon-ˈviv-i-ty". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "longevity" has a "g" sound, not a "v" sound, in the second syllable.