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monarchy
Definition:
(nou) an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɒnəki
Examples:
The monarchy of Sweden is the constitutional monarchy of the Kingdom of Sweden.
Danish Crown Regalia are the symbols of the Danish monarchy.
The founding of the empire was tantamount to a restoration of the old monarchy.
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Common mistakes of monarchy pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "mo-'nar-chy" instead of the correct "ˈmɒn.ə.ki" (UK) or "ˈmɑː.nɚ.ki" (US). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable to improve clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "ch": The "ch" in "monarchy" is often mispronounced as "ch" in "chair," leading to "monar-'chi." The correct pronunciation is "k," as in "cat." Tip: Remember that "ch" in this word sounds like "k."
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some speakers may skip the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "mon-'rky." The correct pronunciation includes the unstressed vowel, "ə," resulting in "ˈmɒn.ə.ki" (UK) or "ˈmɑː.nɚ.ki" (US). Tip: Practice saying the full syllable to avoid dropping the vowel.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners may confuse the "o" and the "a" sounds, pronouncing it as "mon-'ar-ky." The correct vowel in the first syllable is short, as in "cot." Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds to ensure accurate pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the last syllable, leading to "mon-ar-'chy." The correct stress is primarily on the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "ˈmɒn.ə.ki" (UK) or "ˈmɑː.nɚ.ki" (US) with natural rhythm to avoid this mistake.