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quality
Definition:
(nou) an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone--Shakespeare (nou) a degree or grade of excellence or worth (nou) a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something (nou) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) (nou) high social status
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkwɒlɪti
Examples:
The film is notable for its bungling characters and poor production quality.
Similarly, the quality of wine depends on the quality of the grape.
The quality was impeccable.
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Common mistakes of quality pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "qua-ˈli-ty". The correct pronunciation is "ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti" in UK English and "ˈkwɑː.lɪ.ti" in US English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Overemphasizing the "u": Many speakers pronounce "quality" with a strong "u" sound, leading to "ˈkwɑː.əl.ɪ.ti". The correct sound is more subtle, as in "ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti" (UK) and "ˈkwɑː.lɪ.ti" (US). Tip: Keep the "u" short and soft.
- Omitting the middle syllable: Some learners may say "kwal-ity" by skipping the "li" sound. The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti" (UK) and "ˈkwɑː.lɪ.ti" (US). Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid skipping.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "o" instead of "aw", resulting in "ˈkwɒl.ə.ti". The correct first vowel is "kwol" as in "ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti" (UK) and "ˈkwɑː.lɪ.ti" (US). Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel sound.
- Blending the last syllable: Some may blend the last syllable, saying "qual-i-tee" as "kwal-itee". The correct pronunciation clearly separates the syllables: "ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti" (UK) and "ˈkwɑː.lɪ.ti" (US). Tip: Slow down your speech to articulate each part distinctly.