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union
Definition:
(nou) an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer (nou) the United States (especially the northern states during the American Civil War) (nou) the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes (nou) the state of being joined or united or linked (nou) the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) (nou) healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones (nou) a political unit formed from previously independent people or organizations (nou) a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets (nou) the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts (nou) a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner) (nou) the act of making or becoming a single unit
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈjuːnɪən
Examples:
In 1992 the union merged with the Confectionery Workers' Union.
One delicate issue is the union and the attempts of union.
The new name of the union was Clerical and Administrative Workers Union.
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Common mistakes of union pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "ˈjuː.njən". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "juˈni.ən". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ni" part for clarity.
- Omitting the "n" sound: A common mistake is dropping the "n" in the second syllable, leading to "juˈi.ən". This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Focus on clearly pronouncing the "n" in "ni".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "i" instead of "ju", resulting in "ˈɪn.jən". The correct pronunciation starts with "ju". Tip: Practice saying "you" before "union" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "u": Some learners may say "ˈjuːn.jən", leading to an extra vowel sound. The accurate pronunciation is "juˈni.ən". Tip: Use "you" and "knee" to guide your pronunciation of "union".
- Blending syllables: Some might blend the syllables too much, saying "ju.nən". This can make the word unclear. Tip: Clearly separate "ju" and "ni" when pronouncing "union" to maintain its distinct syllables.