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university
Definition:
(nou) the body of faculty and students at a university (nou) establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching (nou) a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪti
Examples:
The statutes of the university established the college.
The university college is in the east of the city.
The college chapel remains the property of the university.
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Common mistakes of university pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "UN-iversity" instead of "u-NI-versity" /ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/ (US) or /ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the second syllable.
- Overpronouncing the "u": Some pronounce "university" with an exaggerated "u" sound, saying "you-niversity". This is incorrect. The initial sound is a short "y" /j/. Tip: Practice saying "y" quickly before the "u" to maintain the correct flow.
- Dropping the "t": A common mistake is omitting the "t" sound, leading to "universee". This can confuse listeners. The "t" should be clearly pronounced /ˈtɪ/. Tip: Pay attention to the "t" by practicing with words that have similar endings.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners may mispronounce the second syllable, saying "ver-sit-ee" instead of "ver-sit-tee". The correct vowel sound is /ɜː/ (as in "her"). Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic the vowel sounds for better accuracy.
- Mispronouncing the final "y": Some might say "university" ending with a long "ee" sound instead of the short "i" sound. The correct pronunciation is /ˈti/. Tip: Practice the ending by saying "city" and "activity" to reinforce the sound.