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subpoena
Definition:
(nou) a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court
Phonetic Transcription:
səˈpiːnə
Examples:
The writ subpoena began to be attached to a wide variety of writs in the 1300s.
The writ subpoena became the standard method of compelling witnesses.
That's the results of the subpoena.
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Common mistakes of subpoena pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sub-PEE-na" instead of "sub-POE-na". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable in both US /səbˈpiː.nə/ and UK /səbˈpiː.nə/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "subpoena" with a short "u" as in "cup", saying "sub-pen-a". Tip: The "u" in "subpoena" is pronounced like "uh" /ə/, making it sound like "suhb-POE-nuh".
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to say "sub-peena", dropping the second syllable. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly: "sub-POE-na".
- Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "subpoena" with "subpoena duces tecum", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the correct pronunciation of "subpoena" first, then practice the legal term separately.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some tend to stress the last syllable too much, saying "subpoe-NAH". Tip: Keep the final syllable light and unstressed, pronouncing it as "na" /nə/, not "nah".