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politics
Definition:
(nou) social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power (nou) the study of government of states and other political units (nou) the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs (nou) the opinion you hold with respect to political questions (nou) the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɒlɪtɪks
Examples:
It focused on small government and liberalist politics.
Imperialism is the result of government intrusion in the economy and politics.
The difficulty is in the politics.
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Common mistakes of politics pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners stress the second syllable instead of the first. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ (UK) and /ˈpɑː.lɪ.tɪks/ (US). Tip: Focus on saying "POL-it-ics" to emphasize the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some people pronounce "politics" with an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "paw" instead of "pol." The correct pronunciation is /ˈpɒl/ (UK) and /ˈpɑːl/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "police" to get the vowel sound right.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners often overpronounce the "t" in "politics," making it sound too harsh. The correct pronunciation is softer, as in /tɪks/. Tip: Try to blend the "t" smoothly into the following vowel sound.
- Ignoring the "s" sound: Some speakers forget to pronounce the final "s" in "politics," leading to a sound like "politic." The correct pronunciation includes a clear "s" sound: /ɪks/. Tip: Always finish with a crisp "s" to complete the word.
- Confusing with related terms: People sometimes confuse "politics" with "political," leading to incorrect pronunciation patterns. "Politics" is pronounced /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ (UK) and /ˈpɑː.lɪ.tɪks/ (US). Tip: Practice each word separately to avoid mixing them up.