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acumen
Definition:
(nou) a tapering point (nou) shrewdness shown by keen insight
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈækjʊmən
Examples:
The development of this company owed much to Waite's acumen and foresight.
He has a tactical acumen.
Some of that acumen was undoubtedly developed in the classroom.
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Common mistakes of acumen pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "acumen" as /əˈkjuː.mən/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈæk.jə.mən/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable "ac" instead.
- Vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the "a" in "acumen" as a long vowel, like "ay." The correct sound is a short "a" as in /æ/. Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right vowel sound.
- Syllable clarity: A common mistake is to blend the syllables too much, making "acumen" sound like /ˈæk.jə.mən/. Each syllable should be distinct. Tip: Break it down into three clear parts: "ac-u-men."
- Ending sound: Some people tend to drop the "n" sound at the end, pronouncing it as /ˈæk.jə.mə/. The correct pronunciation includes a clear "n" sound. Tip: Focus on pronouncing "men" clearly at the end.
- Blending sounds: Learners sometimes pronounce "acumen" with a hard "k" sound, making it sound like /ˈak.jə.mən/. The correct sound is softer, as in /ˈæk.jə.mən/. Tip: Practice saying "back" to achieve the softer "k" sound.