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sovereignty
Definition:
(nou) government free from external control (nou) royal authority; the dominion of a monarch (nou) the authority of a state to govern another state
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɒvrənti
Examples:
It is the philosophy of the sovereignty of the individual.
The sovereignty of Iraq was not the issue.
Moreover, the 'kokutai' was the basis of the sovereignty.
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Common mistakes of sovereignty pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the wrong syllable in "sovereignty". The correct primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈsɒv.ər.ɪn.ti/ (UK) and /ˈsɑ.vər.ɪn.ti/ (US). Tip: Practice emphasizing the first syllable.
- Omitting syllables: Some people pronounce "sovereignty" as if it has fewer syllables, often saying "sovrenty". This omits the second syllable. Tip: Break it down into syllables: "sov-er-in-ty".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The vowels in "sovereignty" can be tricky. The "o" is pronounced /ɒ/ (UK) or /ɑ/ (US), and the "e" is a schwa /ə/. Tip: Listen to native speakers for accurate vowel sounds.
- Mispronouncing the "g": Some learners pronounce the "g" in "sovereignty" as a hard "g" sound, leading to "soverginty". The correct pronunciation uses a soft "g" sound /ɡ/ before the vowel. Tip: Focus on the correct "g" sound in context.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "sovereignty" with "sovereign", leading to mispronunciation. Remember, "sovereignty" has an additional syllable. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both words to avoid confusion.