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advantage
Definition:
(nou) the quality of having a superior or more favorable position (nou) first point scored after deuce (nou) benefit resulting from some event or action
Phonetic Transcription:
ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ
Examples:
The advantage is the directness.
The advantage of laserlight is that it is monochromatic.
They took an advantage of their kinship.
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Common mistakes of advantage pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ad-VAN-tage" [ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ] instead of the correct first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, "ad", to pronounce it correctly.
- Overpronouncing the "t": A common mistake is overpronouncing the "t" in "advantage", leading to "ad-van-TAGE" [ədˈvæn.teɪdʒ]. Tip: Keep the "t" soft, blending it into the following sounds for a smoother pronunciation.
- Skipping the vowel sound: Some may skip the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "ad-vanj" instead of "ad-van-tage". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "t" clearly, as in [ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ], to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect vowel quality: Pronouncing the "a" in "advantage" too harshly as in "cat" can lead to "ad-VAN-tage". Tip: Use a more neutral "a" sound, as in [ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ], for correct pronunciation.
- Confusion with similar words: Some confuse "advantage" with "adventage", mispronouncing it as "ad-ven-tage". Tip: Focus on the "d" sound in the first syllable to differentiate between the two words.