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statutes
Definition:
(nou) an act passed by a legislative body
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈstætʃuːt
Examples:
The operative law is a patchwork of statutes and case law.
The statutes of the university established the college.
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Common mistakes of statutes pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈstæʧuːts". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable, "ˈstætʃuːts". Tip: Focus on the first syllable to maintain proper stress.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "a" as in "cat" instead of "ah" as in "father." The correct pronunciation is "ˈstætʃuːts". Tip: Practice saying "ah" to achieve the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "statutes" with a heavy "t" sound, leading to "ˈstætʃuːts" sounding unnatural. The "t" should be clear but not overly stressed. Tip: Relax your tongue when saying the "t" to avoid overemphasis.
- Skipping the "u" sound: Learners sometimes omit the "u" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈstætʃts". This results in a loss of clarity. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "u" as "juː" to maintain the full sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "statutes" with "statues," leading to mispronunciation. "Statutes" is pronounced "ˈstætʃuːts," while "statues" is "ˈstætʃuːz". Tip: Remember the difference in the final sounds to avoid confusion.