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party
Definition:
(nou) an organization to gain political power (nou) a group of people gathered together for pleasure (nou) a band of people associated temporarily in some activity (nou) an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment (nou) a person involved in legal proceedings
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɑːti
Examples:
The Compatriot Party is a political party in Kazakhstan.
The Compatriot Party is a political party in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
The Fellowship Party is the oldest environmentalist political party in England.
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Common mistakes of party pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce "party" by using a short vowel sound, saying "pɑrti" instead of the correct "ˈpɑrti" (US) or "ˈpɑːti" (UK). Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound in "par."
- Missing stress: Some speakers place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "parˈty." The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈparty." Tip: Practice saying "party" with emphasis on "par" to reinforce the correct stress.
- Confusing "t" sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the "t" in "party" as a soft "d," resulting in "par-dee." The correct pronunciation is with a clear "t": "ˈpɑrti." Tip: Keep your tongue against the roof of your mouth for a crisp "t" sound.
- Misplacing syllable boundaries: Some learners say "par-ty" with an overly pronounced break, making it sound disjointed. The correct pronunciation flows smoothly as "ˈparty." Tip: Practice saying the word in one fluid motion to eliminate awkward pauses.
- Overemphasizing the final "y": Some people exaggerate the "y" sound at the end, saying "party-ee." The correct pronunciation ends with a short "y" sound: "ˈpɑrti." Tip: Focus on a quick, light "y" to finish the word properly.