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tenure
Definition:
(nou) the term during which some position is held (nou) the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtenjʊə
Examples:
The land tenure occured in the 1980s.
Campbell's tenure matched the stability of the league.
The law provided the security of tenure of tenants.
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Common mistakes of tenure pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ten-ˈure" instead of the correct "ˈten-jər". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "tenure" with a long "e" sound, saying "ˈteen-yur". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound, as in "ˈten-jər". Tip: Focus on the relaxed vowel sound in the second syllable.
- Incorrect consonant sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "t" as a hard "t" sound, leading to "ˈten-yur". The correct sound is softer, as in "ˈten-jər". Tip: Practice softening the "t" to a "j" sound.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some speakers may say "ten" instead of "tenure", dropping the second syllable entirely. The correct pronunciation is "ˈten-jər". Tip: Always include both syllables for clarity.
- Regional variations: In some regions, "tenure" may be pronounced with a different vowel sound, leading to variations like "ˈtɛn-juːr". The standard pronunciation is "ˈten-jər" in both US and UK English. Tip: Listen to native speakers to familiarize yourself with the standard pronunciation.