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strategy
Definition:
(nou) an elaborate and systematic plan of action (nou) the branch of military science dealing with military command and the planning and conduct of a war
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈstrætədʒi
Examples:
If that is the administration's strategy, it is foolhardy.
But the success of the strategy is still the same.
Intimidation was the strategy in the early inniings.
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Common mistakes of strategy pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "stra-ˈte-gy." The correct stress is on the first syllable: ˈstræt.ə.dʒi in US and ˈstræt.ə.dʒi in UK. Tip: Practice saying "STRAt" to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some confuse the vowel sounds, pronouncing it as "stra-teg-ee" instead of "stra-tə-ji." The correct pronunciation includes a schwa sound in the second syllable: "ə." Tip: Focus on the quick, unstressed sound in the second syllable.
- Overemphasis on "g": Learners often stress the "g" sound too much, saying "stra-teg-EE." The correct pronunciation has a softer "dʒ" sound: "dʒi." Tip: Think of "strategy" as a single word rather than separating the sounds.
- Missing the "y" sound: Some speakers drop the "y" sound at the end, saying "strat-ə-ji." The "y" is important for clarity: "dʒi." Tip: Always finish with the "y" to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Syllable count error: A common mistake is counting the syllables incorrectly, pronouncing it as four syllables: "stra-te-gie." The correct count is three syllables: "stra-te-gy." Tip: Clap your hands three times as you say "strategy" to reinforce the syllable count.