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business
Definition:
(nou) a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it (nou) the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects (nou) the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money (nou) a rightful concern or responsibility (nou) an immediate objective (nou) the volume of commercial activity (nou) business concerns collectively (nou) customers collectively (nou) incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbɪznəs
Examples:
He finds employment in the stationery business.
The business is sponsored by the company.
The company closed these as the business contracted in the 1990s.
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Common mistakes of business pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "busi-ness" instead of the correct "busi-ness" (ˈbɪz.nɪs). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for clarity.
- Omitting the "u": Some may pronounce "business" as "biness," dropping the "u" sound. This leads to confusion. Tip: Focus on pronouncing "u" clearly as /ɪ/ to maintain the correct sound.
- Confusing "s" sounds: Some speakers say "buisness," using a different vowel sound. The correct pronunciation is "business" (ˈbɪz.nɪs), with a voiced "z" sound. Tip: Practice the "z" sound to distinguish it from "s."
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable as "bee" instead of "biz." This mispronunciation changes the word entirely. Tip: Use the short "i" sound /ɪ/ to accurately pronounce the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some may stress both syllables equally, saying "busi-ness" with a flat tone. The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "business" with a clear stress on the first syllable for better fluency.