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advertisement
Definition:
(nou) a public promotion of some product or service
Phonetic Transcription:
ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt
Examples:
Their job was to commercialize the advertisement.
I saw an advertisement on the newspaper.
Prior to the airing of the show, there was an advertisement.
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Common mistakes of advertisement pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "ad-VER-tise-ment" instead of the correct "AD-ver-tise-ment" (ˌæd.vɚˈtaɪz.mənt in US, ˌæd.vəˈtaɪz.mənt in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to emphasize it correctly.
- Omitting syllables: Some people say "ad-vert" instead of "advertisement". The full pronunciation includes all four syllables. Tip: Practice breaking down the word into its syllables: "AD-ver-tise-ment".
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the second syllable can be tricky. Some pronounce it as "i" instead of "ə", leading to "ad-VER-tiz-ment". Tip: Listen for the schwa sound /ə/ in unstressed syllables.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may pronounce the "i" in "advertise" too short, resulting in "ad-VER-tiz". The correct pronunciation has a long vowel sound. Tip: Extend the vowel sound to match the correct IPA: /aɪ/.
- Blending sounds: Some may blend the "t" and "i" sounds, saying "ad-ver-tiz-ment" instead of clearly articulating "advertisement". Tip: Practice saying the "t" sound distinctly before the "i" to avoid blending.