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municipality
Definition:
(nou) an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government (nou) people living in a town or city having local self-government
Phonetic Transcription:
mju:ˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti
Examples:
Lobir is a village in the municipality of retardation.
Bum is a village and municipality in the Qabala Rayon of Azerbaijan.
The city is the municipal seat of the municipality.
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Common mistakes of municipality pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "mu-nə-ˈsi-pal-i-ty". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "mu-nɪ-ˈsɪp-ə-lɪ-ti". Tip: Remember to emphasize "sip" in "municipality".
- Overpronouncing vowels: Some people tend to overemphasize the "i" in the second syllable, saying "mu-nə-si-ˈpal-i-ty". This can lead to a drawn-out sound. Tip: Keep the "i" short and crisp, as in "nɪ".
- Ignoring the schwa: Learners often neglect the schwa sound in the unstressed syllables, pronouncing "municipality" as "mu-nɪ-ˈsi-pal-i-ty". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa in "pal": "ˈsɪp-ə". Tip: Practice the schwa sound as it helps with smoother pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing "c": Some individuals pronounce the "c" in "municipality" as a hard "k" sound, saying "mu-nɪ-ˈkip-ə-lɪ-ti". The correct sound is soft, as in "sip". Tip: Focus on the "s" sound for clarity.
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to skip the unstressed syllables, resulting in "muni-pal-i-ty". This alters the word's rhythm and clarity. Tip: Practice saying all syllables clearly: "mu-nɪ-sɪp-ə-lɪ-ti".