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tribune
Definition:
(nou) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests (nou) the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtrɪbjuːn
Examples:
Curio was tribune of the plebs in 90 BC.
He was elected to a new tribune of the community.
The tribune at the time was unwilling to print the story.
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Common mistakes of tribune pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some pronounce "tribune" with stress on the second syllable (ˌtrɪˈbjuːn). The correct stress is on the first syllable (ˈtrɪb.juːn) in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "trib" part.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" as "eye" instead of the short "ih" sound (ˈtrɪb.juːn). This can lead to confusion. Tip: Practice saying "bit" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing "u": Some learners stress the "u" too much, making it sound like "you." The correct pronunciation is a softer "ju" (ˈtrɪb.juːn). Tip: Think of "few" but keep it quick and light.
- Dropping the final "e": Some may omit the "e" at the end, leading to "tribun." The full pronunciation includes the "e," which is important for clarity (ˈtrɪb.juːn). Tip: Always pronounce the final "e" lightly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mixing up with "tribal": Learners sometimes confuse "tribune" with "tribal," pronouncing them similarly. "Tribune" has a distinct sound with a clear "b" (ˈtrɪb.juːn) compared to "tribal" (ˈtraɪ.bəl). Tip: Focus on the "b" in "tribune" to differentiate the two.