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poverty
Definition:
(nou) the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɒvəti
Examples:
By the vow of poverty we share in the poverty of Jesus.
Is poverty ineradicable
The pauperism is related with poverty.
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Common mistakes of poverty pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "po-VER-ty" instead of the correct "POV-er-ty" (/ˈpɑː.vər.ti/ in US and /ˈpɒv.ə.ti/ in UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the first vowel, saying "poh" instead of "pah." This leads to "POH-ver-ty" instead of "POV-er-ty." Tip: Practice the "ah" sound as in "father" for clarity.
- Silent "r": A common mistake is to pronounce the "r" in the second syllable too strongly, leading to "pov-er-tee." This adds an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and subtle to maintain the correct syllable count.
- Overemphasis on the last syllable: Learners might say "pover-TEE" with excessive stress on the last syllable. The correct pronunciation is "POV-er-ty." Tip: Focus on a balanced stress pattern across the syllables.
- Incomplete syllable: Some may drop the second syllable, saying "POV-ty." This omits the middle sound entirely. Tip: Ensure to articulate all three syllables for accurate pronunciation.