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associate
Definition:
(nou) a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor (nou) a friend who is frequently in the company of another (nou) a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise (nou) any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another (nou) a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈsəʊsiət
Examples:
The Society is an associate member of the International Actuarial Association.
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Common mistakes of associate pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many speakers place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "as-ˈso-ciate" instead of "ˈas-so-ciate". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce the "o" in "associate" as a long "o" sound, saying "a-so-ciate". The correct pronunciation is with a short "o" sound, as in "ˈas-so-ciate". Tip: Focus on the "a" being pronounced as "æ".
- Dropping syllables: It's common to drop the second syllable, saying "as-ciate" instead of "as-so-ciate". This makes the word unclear. Tip: Practice saying all syllables clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some may pronounce the "t" at the end of "associate" too softly, making it sound like "as-so-ciate". The correct sound is a clear "t", as in "ˈas-so-ciate". Tip: Enunciate the "t" to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "c": A frequent mistake is pronouncing the "c" as a hard "k" sound, saying "as-so-kate". The correct pronunciation has a soft "c" sound, as in "ˈas-so-ciate". Tip: Remember that the "c" is pronounced like "s" in this word.