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analyst
Definition:
(nou) someone who is skilled at analyzing data (nou) an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions (nou) a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈænəlɪst
Examples:
The transients are not entirely uninteresting to the analyst.
At the heart of police intelligence is the intelligence analyst.
The analyst decides whether the patient is suitable for psychoanalysis.
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Common mistakes of analyst pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-AL-yst" instead of the correct "AN-alyst" (ˈæn.ə.lɪst in US, ˈæn.ə.lɪst in UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Omitting the schwa: Some speakers skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "AN-list" instead of "AN-alyst." The correct pronunciation includes the neutral vowel sound (ˈæn.ə.lɪst). Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to include all sounds.
- Mispronouncing the "a": The initial "a" can be mispronounced as "ay" or "ah," leading to "ay-nalist" or "ah-nalist." The correct sound is short and open, as in "an" (ˈæn). Tip: Focus on producing a short "a" sound.
- Skipping the "l": Some may pronounce the word as "an-ist," dropping the "l" sound. The "l" is crucial for clarity and should be pronounced as in "lily" (ˈæn.ə.lɪst). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "l" clearly when saying "analyst."
- Confusing with similar words: The word "analyst" can be confused with "analytical." It's important to distinguish the two, as "analyst" has a different stress pattern (ˈæn.ə.lɪst). Tip: Practice saying both words in context to differentiate their sounds and stresses.