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collect
Definition:
(nou) a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈlekt
Examples:
I already collect the size of the article at the time of the edit regardless.
The manager is in charge to collect pilot data making it difficult for any particular party to leak or pilfer the data.
One can collect their Jackpot Euros in the game by collecting flotsam.
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Common mistakes of collect pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners mispronounce "collect" as /kəˈlɛkt/ instead of the correct /kəˈlɛkt/ in both US and UK. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound in the first syllable.
- Stress placement error: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "co-LECT" instead of "COL-lect" (/ˈkɒl.ɛkt/ in UK). Incorrect stress can change the clarity of your speech. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable.
- Final "t" sound omission: Some speakers drop the final "t" sound, saying "collec" rather than "collect" (/kəˈlɛkt/). This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Practice pronouncing the "t" clearly at the end.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Learners might overly stress the "c" sounds, resulting in "C-ollect" instead of the smoother "collect" (/kəˈlɛkt/). This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the consonants soft and balanced with the vowels.
- Mispronouncing the "c" sound: Some might pronounce "collect" with a hard "k" sound, saying "k-collect" instead of the correct soft "c" (/kəˈlɛkt/). This can confuse listeners. Tip: Use a soft "c" sound at the beginning.