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republic
Definition:
(nou) a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them (nou) a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈpʌblɪk
Examples:
The Roman Republic is not a republic due to the Machiavellian definition
He guided the affairs of the republic.
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Common mistakes of republic pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "re-ˈpub-lic". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "re-ˈpub-lic" (US) / "rɪ-ˈpʌb-lɪk" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "re-ˈpub-lic" to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some pronounce the "r" at the beginning too strongly, making it sound like "ˈr-e-public". In both US and UK pronunciations, the "r" is softer. Tip: Keep the "r" light and focus on the "e" sound.
- Ignoring the "u" sound: Learners often skip the "u" sound, pronouncing it as "re-ˈpab-lik". The "u" should be pronounced clearly as /ʌ/ or /ʌ/ in UK. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "u" sound to maintain clarity.
- Shortening the final syllable: Some say "re-ˈpub-lik" with a short final syllable. The final syllable should be pronounced clearly, as /lɪk/ in both US and UK. Tip: Practice saying the full syllable "lic" to avoid this mistake.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "republic" with "public", pronouncing it as "ˈpub-lic". Remember, "republic" has a distinct first syllable. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "re-ˈpub-lic" to differentiate it from "public".