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slavery
Definition:
(nou) the state of being under the control of another person (nou) the practice of owning slaves (nou) work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsleɪvəri
Examples:
The slavery was permitted by the Bible.
But the pursuit of wealth is the way to slavery.
Chattel slavery was permitted by the Bible.
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Common mistakes of slavery pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on "slavery", saying /ˈsleɪ.və.ri/ instead of /ˈsleɪ.vər.i/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable "sla".
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some pronounce "slavery" with an exaggerated "a" sound, leading to /slæˈvɛr.i/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈsleɪ.vər.i/. Tip: Focus on a clear "ay" sound in the first syllable.
- Dropping the "v" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "slavery" as /ˈsleɪ.ri/, omitting the "v". Tip: Ensure to articulate the "v" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing syllable count: Learners might say "slavery" with only two syllables, like /ˈsleɪ.ri/. The correct form has three syllables: /ˈsleɪ.vər.i/. Tip: Practice breaking down the word into three distinct parts for clarity.
- Mispronouncing the final "y": Some pronounce the last syllable as "ee", resulting in /ˈsleɪ.və.ree/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈsleɪ.vər.i/. Tip: Focus on the "i" sounding like "ih" instead of "ee".