Start with the 'k' sound, then a schwa sound 'ə'.
Emphasize on 'myoo' with a long 'uː' sound.
End with a 'nə-tee' where 'nə' is soft.
cam-mu-ni-tee
com-moo-ni-tee
com-mee-nee-tee
Start with the 'k' sound, then a schwa sound 'ə'.
Emphasize on 'myoo' with a long 'uː' sound.
End with 'nɪ-tee', where 'nɪ' is pronounced with a short 'ɪ'.
cam-mu-ni-tee
com-moo-ni-tee
com-mee-nee-tee
In English, the syllable with primary stress is often emphasized to help with the rhythm of the word.
Yes, slightly in the ending: 'nəti' vs 'nɪti'.
Focus on starting with 'kə' and not 'cam' by practicing the schwa sound.
A group of people living in the same area or having common interests.
/kəˈmjuːn/
To share ideas or feelings
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
To share information
/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
The act of sharing information
'Community' has an extra syllable 'ni-ty' compared to 'commune'.
'Communicate' ends with 'keɪt' and is longer than 'community'.
'Communication' has a longer ending with 'kɪˈkeɪʃən'.
Remember that 'mu' is stressed. This helps make the word sound clear.
Make sure the first sound is 'kə', not 'ka'. The schwa 'ə' is very common in English.
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