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oligarch
Definition:
(nou) one of the rulers in an oligarchy
Examples:
An oligarch is not merely a tycoon.
He was convinced there was much more to the oligarch.
Engels was an oligarch and Lenin hardly a vagabond.
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Common mistakes of oligarch pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "o-li-'garch" instead of the correct "ˈo-lɪ-gɑrk". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "o" like in "go" instead of the correct short "o" sound as in "hot". Tip: Practice the "o" sound to ensure clarity, using "ˈo-lɪ-garch".
- Final consonant sound: A common mistake is dropping the "k" sound at the end, leading to "o-li-gar". Tip: Emphasize the final "k" to pronounce "ˈo-lɪ-gɑrk" clearly.
- Syllable count: Learners sometimes add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "o-li-gar-ch". Tip: Focus on the three distinct syllables: "ˈo-lɪ-garch".
- Mispronouncing "g": Some may pronounce the "g" as a soft "j" sound, saying "o-li-jarch". Tip: Ensure the "g" is hard, as in "go", to correctly say "ˈo-lɪ-garch".