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agent
Definition:
(nou) an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect (nou) a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations (nou) a substance that exerts some force or effect (nou) a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission (nou) any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau (nou) the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈeɪdʒənt
Examples:
Is it a sexually transmissible agent
But this would render the agent impotent.
The agent is supposed to kill the bacteria.
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Common mistakes of agent pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners might stress the second syllable, saying "a-GENT" /əˈdʒɛnt/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "A-gent" /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/ for both US and UK.
- Vowel confusion: The initial vowel sound can be mispronounced as "æ" instead of "eɪ". For example, saying "æ-gent" /æˈdʒɛnt/. Tip: Practice saying "A" as in "day" to get the correct sound.
- Dropping the final "t": Some speakers may omit the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "agen" /ˈeɪ.dʒən/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly at the end to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Learners sometimes stress the "g" too much, saying "a-gent" with a heavy "g" sound. Tip: Keep the "g" soft and smooth, as in "agent" /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/, to avoid sounding unnatural.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "agent" with "aging" /ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/. This can lead to miscommunication. Tip: Focus on the context and the distinct vowel sounds to differentiate between the two words.