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province
Definition:
(nou) the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation (nou) the proper sphere or extent of your activities
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprɒvɪns
Examples:
The province is the easternmost in the region.
This province is the economic powerhouse of the region.
The municipalities in the province cooperate in a regional council.
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Common mistakes of province pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "province" with an "o" sound as in "hot". The correct pronunciation is with a short "ɒ" (UK) or "ɑ" (US) sound. Tip: Focus on the vowel sound in "pɹɒvɪns" (UK) or "pɹɑvɪns" (US).
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable instead of the first. "Province" should be pronounced with the primary stress on the first syllable: "ˈprɒvɪns" (UK) or "ˈprɑvɪns" (US). Tip: Practice saying "PRO-vince" to emphasize the correct stress.
- Overemphasizing the "ce": Some speakers may pronounce the "ce" at the end too strongly, making it sound like "s" instead of a soft "s" sound. The correct pronunciation is "ˈprɒvɪns" (UK) or "ˈprɑvɪns" (US). Tip: Remember that the "ce" is not a separate syllable.
- Adding an extra vowel: Learners sometimes add an extra vowel sound, pronouncing it as "pro-vi-nce". The correct pronunciation is two syllables: "ˈprɒvɪns" (UK) or "ˈprɑvɪns" (US). Tip: Keep it concise: "PRO-vince" with no extra sounds.
- Confusing with "provence": Some might confuse "province" with the French region "Provence". While "province" has a short "ɒ" (UK) or "ɑ" (US) sound, "Provence" has a long "oʊ" sound. Tip: Distinguish by remembering "province" starts with a short vowel sound.