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palace
Definition:
(nou) a large and stately mansion (nou) the governing group of a kingdom (nou) a large ornate exhibition hall (nou) official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpælɪs
Examples:
The palace was the residence of the royal family.
The royal palace and the government is located in there.
In the Territories it parallels the royal palace of the dying queen.
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Common mistakes of palace pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pa-ˈləs". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈpæl.ɪs". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "pal" part.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce "palace" with a long "a" sound, saying "pā-ləs". This is incorrect. The "a" in "palace" is a short vowel sound: "æ". Tip: Practice saying "pal" like "cat" to get the right sound.
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is to say "pal" only, dropping the second syllable completely. This results in "pal" instead of "palace". Tip: Always include both syllables to ensure clarity in communication.
- Incorrect vowel in the second syllable: Some may pronounce the second syllable as "is" instead of "ɪs". This leads to saying "pæl-is" instead of "pæl.ɪs". Tip: Focus on the short "ɪ" sound in the second syllable for accuracy.
- Mispronouncing the final "ce": Some learners might say "palace" with a hard "k" sound at the end, producing "pal-ə-k". This is incorrect. The final sound is a soft "s": "s". Tip: Practice saying "palace" with a clear "s" sound at the end.