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advertising

Definition:

(nou) a public promotion of some product or service (nou) the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ

Examples:

Dentsu is an apparent laggard in the United States advertising market.

The advertisements were subsequently cleared by the advertising watchdog.

The purpose of the article is not advertising.

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Common mistakes of advertising pronunciation

  1. Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ad-VER-tising" instead of "AD-ver-tising". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, marked as ˈæd.vɚˌtaɪ.zɪŋ in US English and ˈæd.və.taɪ.zɪŋ in UK English.
  2. Vowel sounds: Many mispronounce the "a" in "advertising" as a short "a" sound, like "cat". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the second syllable, pronounced as "ər". Tip: Focus on producing a relaxed "er" sound for clarity.
  3. Syllable count: Some people mistakenly pronounce "advertising" as having three syllables, saying "ad-ver-tis-ing". This leads to confusion. Tip: Remember it has four syllables: "AD-ver-tis-ing", pronounced as ˈæd.vɚˌtaɪ.zɪŋ in US and ˈæd.və.taɪ.zɪŋ in UK.
  4. Final "g" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "g" at the end, saying "advertise" instead of "advertising". It should be pronounced with a clear "g". Tip: Practice saying the whole word, ensuring the "g" is pronounced as /g/.
  5. Linking sounds: Some learners pause between syllables, making it sound choppy, like "ad-ver-tis-ing". This disrupts the flow. Tip: Try to link the syllables smoothly, maintaining a steady rhythm while pronouncing "advertising".

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "advertising" in American English?

In American English, "advertising" is pronounced as /ˈæd.vərˌtaɪ.zɪŋ/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "ad," while the second syllable has a secondary stress.

What is the British pronunciation of "advertising"?

In British English, "advertising" is pronounced as /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zɪŋ/. The main stress remains on the first syllable, but the second syllable is pronounced with a clearer "ə" sound.

How many syllables are in the word "advertising"?

The word "advertising" has four syllables: "ad-ver-tis-ing." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, with the first syllable receiving the most emphasis.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "advertising"?

Many learners might mistakenly place stress on the second syllable or mispronounce the "t" sound. Remember to keep the stress on the first syllable and pronounce the "t" clearly for correct pronunciation.
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