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ombudsman
Definition:
(nou) a government appointee who investigates complaints by private persons against the government
Examples:
The ombudsman primarily relies on the power of persuasion and publicity.
He should send these logs to the ombudsman committee and report the misconduct.
The Ombudsman for the Armed Forces is an ombudsman responsible for the military.
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Common mistakes of ombudsman pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, pronouncing it as "OM-budsman." The correct stress is on the second syllable: /ˈɒm.bədz.mən/ (UK) or /ˈɑm.bədz.mən/ (US). Tip: Focus on the second syllable to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Ignoring the "b": Some people pronounce "ombudsman" as "om-dus-man," omitting the "b." This can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation includes the "b": /ˈɒm.bədz.mən/ (UK) or /ˈɑm.bədz.mən/ (US). Tip: Remember to clearly articulate the "b" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Learners often place too much emphasis on the "s," leading to "ombuds-S-man." The "s" should be soft and not stressed. The correct form is /ˈɒm.bədz.mən/ (UK) or /ˈɑm.bədz.mən/ (US). Tip: Keep the "s" light and smooth in your pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Some may pronounce the final syllable as "man" instead of "mən." This can change the word's clarity. The correct pronunciation ends with a schwa sound: /ˈɒm.bədz.mən/ (UK) or /ˈɑm.bədz.mən/ (US). Tip: Practice saying the last part softly to achieve the correct sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The initial vowel sound can be mispronounced as "o" instead of the correct "ah" sound. It's important to start with the right vowel sound: /ˈɒm.bədz.mən/ (UK) or /ˈɑm.bədz.mən/ (US). Tip: Listen to native speakers to master the initial vowel sound.