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budget
Definition:
(nou) a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose (nou) a summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbʌdʒət
Examples:
Financially, the church is independent of the state budget.
The film was not a financial success in theaters, roughly recouping its budget.
The budget line is the constraint.
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Common mistakes of budget pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "buh-GET" /bʌˈdʒɛt/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "BUD-get" /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ in both US and UK English.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "u" as "oo" in "budget," resulting in "boo-dget." Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound /ʌ/ in "BUD-get."
- Overemphasizing "d": Some people pronounce the "d" too strongly, making it sound like "bud-get" /ˈbʌdʒɪt/. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and connected to the "g" to maintain the correct flow: "BUD-get."
- Omitting the final "t": Learners may drop the final "t," saying "budge" instead of "budget." Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly at the end of the word: "BUD-get" /ˈbʌdʒɪt/.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "budget" with "budge," leading to incorrect usage. Tip: Remember that "budget" relates to finances, while "budge" means to move slightly.