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asset
Definition:
(nou) a useful or valuable quality
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæset
Examples:
The greatest asset to the novitiate was the farm.
The site is a great asset of the town.
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Common mistakes of asset pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˌæsˈɛt". The correct pronunciation has primary stress on the first syllable: "ˈæs.ɛt". Tip: Remember to emphasize "æs" to sound natural.
- Vowel sound confusion: Many confuse the vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "æ" as in "cat" instead of the correct sound. In "asset", it should be pronounced as "æ" (IPA: "ˈæs.ɛt"). Tip: Practice by saying "cat" and then transitioning to "asset".
- Silent "t" error: Some may mistakenly pronounce the "t" at the end of "asset", resulting in "ˈæs.ɛt" instead of the correct "ˈæs.ɛt". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and almost silent to maintain clarity.
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is adding an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈæs.ɛ.tə" instead of "ˈæs.ɛt". Tip: Focus on the two distinct syllables to avoid elongating the word unnecessarily.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may pronounce the second syllable too short or too long, saying "ˈæs.ɛt" or "ˈæs.ɛːt". The correct length is a short "ɛ" sound. Tip: Practice saying "set" and then "asset" to get the vowel length right.