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military

Definition:

(nou) the military forces of a nation

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈmɪlɪtri

Examples:

The demonstrations were violently suppressed by police and the military forces.

Are the police inferior to the military

The police and military intimidated the Indo Guyanese.

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Common mistakes of military pronunciation

Incorrect vowel sound: Many people mispronounce "military" by saying "military" with an "i" sound as in "bit" instead of the correct "ɪ" as in "sit." Tip: Focus on the "ɪ" sound in the first syllable, "ˈmɪl."
Overemphasizing syllables: Some learners stress the second syllable too much, saying "military" as "mil-i-ˈtary." The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable "ˈmɪl" and keep the others lighter.
Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is adding an extra vowel sound, pronouncing "military" as "mil-i-ta-ry." The correct pronunciation has only four syllables: "ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛr.i." Tip: Break it down to "ˈmɪl" + "ɪ" + "tɛr" + "i."
Mispronouncing the "t": Some may pronounce the "t" in "military" as a "d," resulting in "milidary." The correct sound is a clear "t" as in "top." Tip: Practice saying "t" distinctly, focusing on "ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛr.i."
Confusing "military" with "militarily": Learners often mix up "military" and "militarily," pronouncing them similarly. "Militarily" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Remember that "military" stresses the first syllable, while "militarily" stresses the third: "ˌmɪl.ɪˈtɛr.ɪ.li."

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How do you pronounce "military" correctly?

The word "military" is pronounced as /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛr.i/ in American English and /ˈmɪl.ɪ.təri/ in British English. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "mil", and the secondary stress is on the third syllable in the US version.

What are the syllables in the word "military"?

"Military" has five syllables: "mil", "i", "ta", "ry". The breakdown helps with pronunciation, especially in maintaining the correct stress pattern.

Is there a schwa sound in "military"?

Yes, the second syllable "i" can be pronounced as a schwa sound /ɪ/ in rapid speech, particularly in casual conversation. This can make it sound like "mil-i-tary" rather than "mil-i-tuh-ry".

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "military"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress or reducing the second syllable too much, leading to incorrect pronunciations like "military" sounding like "mil-itary". Paying attention to the stress patterns can help avoid this error.