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navy
Definition:
(nou) an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare (nou) a dark shade of blue (nou) the navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat-ready naval forces
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈneɪvi
Examples:
The army and the navy were modernized.
The navy did not lag behind the army.
There are commando units in the Brazilian Army and in the navy.
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Common mistakes of navy pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "na-VEY" instead of "NAvy". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by IPA: /ˈneɪ.vi/ (US) and /ˈneɪ.vi/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "a" in "navy" as in "cat" instead of the correct long "a" sound. Tip: Practice the "ay" sound, as in "day", to ensure clarity, represented by /eɪ/ in IPA.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might mistakenly say "na-vy" with a pronounced "v" sound, creating an additional syllable. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly into two syllables, as in /ˈneɪ.vi/.
- Overemphasizing the "v": Learners sometimes stress the "v" too heavily, making it sound like "navey". Tip: Ensure the "v" is pronounced clearly but not overly emphasized; it should be balanced within the word.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "navy" with "nave" or "naive", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the distinct sounds and meanings of these words to avoid mix-ups.