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oligarchy
Definition:
(nou) a political system governed by a few people
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɒlɪɡɑːki
Examples:
The ruling class in the US is too large and diverse to be an oligarchy.
That's the worst kind of oligarchy.
The dynamics of the society are governed by oligarchy.
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Common mistakes of oligarchy pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "o-li-'garchy". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "o-li-'garchy" (US: /ˈɑː.lɪ.ɡɑːr.ki/, UK: /ˈɒ.lɪ.ɡɑː.ki/). Tip: Focus on the "garch" part for the primary stress.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some might pronounce "o" as a short vowel, saying "a-ligarchy". The first syllable should have a long "o" sound, as in "oh". Tip: Practice saying "o" as in "go" to get it right.
- Mispronouncing "garchy": It's common to mistakenly say "gar-chi" instead of "garch-ki". The correct pronunciation includes the "ch" sound blending into the "k". Tip: Emphasize the "ch" sound, making it clear and distinct.
- Dropping syllables: Learners sometimes say "olig-archy", leaving out the middle syllable. It's essential to pronounce all three syllables: "o-li-gar-chy". Tip: Break the word down into its syllables to ensure each is pronounced.
- Confusing "y" sound: Some may pronounce the final "y" as a long "e", resulting in "oligarch-ee". The correct pronunciation ends with a short "ee" sound, as in "ki". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle difference in the final sound.