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mandatory
Definition:
(nou) the recipient of a mandate (nou) a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmændətr̩i
Examples:
Registration is mandatory under the constitution and the law of associations.
Careful selection of cases is mandatory.
Disclosure of the information by the vendor is mandatory.
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Common mistakes of mandatory pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "man-DAT-ory" /mænˈdeɪtəri/ instead of the correct first syllable stress "MAN-datory" /ˈmæn.də.tɔː.ri/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce the second vowel, saying "man-dah-tory" /mænˈdɑːtəri/. The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable. Tip: Practice saying "man" and "datory" separately to get the vowel right.
- Final "t" sound: A common mistake is to soften the "t" in "mandatory," pronouncing it as "man-da-tory" /mænˈdætəri/. The "t" should be clear and crisp. Tip: Focus on articulating the "t" sound distinctly.
- Syllable count: Some may say "mandatory" with only three syllables, like "man-da-tor-y" /mænˈdætəri/. The word actually has four syllables. Tip: Break it down into "MAN-da-to-ry" to help with syllable recognition.
- Ending pronunciation: It's common to mispronounce the ending, saying "mandatory" as "man-da-tory" /mænˈdeɪtəri/. The correct ending is "tory" /tɔː.ri/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, paying attention to the final syllables.