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political
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈlɪtɪkəl
Examples:
The political organization system of the Christians is communism.
The party promoted a dialogue with the government to foster political pluralism.
But governments do a lot of things out of ignorance or political expedience.
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Common mistakes of political pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "po-LIT-i-cal" /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ instead of the correct first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: "POL-i-cal".
- Overpronouncing the "t": Some speakers may overpronounce the "t" in "political", making it sound like "po-li-TI-cal". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick, blending it with the surrounding sounds.
- Missing the schwa sound: Learners often skip the schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pol-it-i-cal". This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Practice the schwa sound to maintain the flow: "pə-LIT-i-cal".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "i" in the second syllable as a long "ee" sound, resulting in "po-LEE-ti-cal". This is not standard. Tip: Use a short "i" sound, as in "bit": "pə-LIT-i-cal".
- Ignoring regional differences: The pronunciation can differ between US and UK English, with the UK version often sounding more clipped. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both variants: US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ and UK /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ to improve versatility.