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solitary
Definition:
(nou) confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners (nou) one who lives in solitude
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɒlɪtri
Examples:
At the beginning of the season, Penders is still in solitary.
He becomes more sullen and solitary.
He was fettered and placed in solitary confinement.
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Common mistakes of solitary pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "so-LI-tary" instead of the correct "SOL-i-tary" (/ˈsɒl.ɪ.tər.i/ in UK and /ˈsɑː.lɪ.ter.i/ in US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Omitting the middle vowel: Some pronounce "solitary" as "solitary" (/ˈsɒl.tər.i/), skipping the "i" sound in the second syllable. Tip: Make sure to articulate each vowel clearly for proper pronunciation.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners often mispronounce the "o" in "solitary" as /oʊ/ instead of the correct /ɒ/ in UK or /ɑː/ in US. Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish these vowel sounds.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the final "y": Some may pronounce the "y" as a long "ee" sound, saying "solitar-ee" instead of the correct "solitary" (/ˈsɒl.ɪ.tər.i/ or /ˈsɑː.lɪ.ter.i/). Tip: Remember that the "y" is a short sound, similar to "i".
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake involves stressing the "t" too heavily, leading to "soli-TARY." The correct pronunciation is more fluid. Tip: Practice saying "solitary" smoothly to avoid overemphasis on the consonants.