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statute
Definition:
(nou) an act passed by a legislative body
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈstætʃuːt
Examples:
He just violated statute.
It was the first modification of the Occupation statute.
The miscegenation statute was repealed in 1959.
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Common mistakes of statute pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "sta-'tute" instead of the correct "ˈstatʃuːt" (US) or "ˈstætʃuːt" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The "a" in "statute" is often mispronounced as "æ" instead of "æ" in "ˈstætʃuːt". This can lead to a misunderstanding of the word. Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Silent letters: Some may try to pronounce the "t" in "statute" as a separate syllable, resulting in "sta-tute". The correct pronunciation is "ˈstatʃuːt" (US) or "ˈstætʃuːt" (UK). Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly.
- Overemphasizing the "u": Learners might pronounce "statute" as "stat-yute", adding an extra syllable. The correct form is "ˈstatʃuːt" (US) or "ˈstætʃuːt" (UK). Tip: Keep the "u" short and connected to the "t".
- Incorrect ending sound: Some pronounce "statute" ending with a hard "t" sound, leading to "stat-tute". The accurate pronunciation is "ˈstatʃuːt" (US) or "ˈstætʃuːt" (UK). Tip: Focus on the soft "ch" sound at the end.