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commerce
Definition:
(nou) transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) (nou) the United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office); created in 1913 (nou) social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc.
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒmɜːs
Examples:
The craft and commerce are flourishing.
The company is a multifaceted hive of commerce.
The core of the whole activity is commerce.
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Common mistakes of commerce pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "com-'MERCE" instead of the correct "COM-merce" (/ˈkɒm.ɜːs/ UK, /ˈkɑː.mɚs/ US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some confuse the vowel sound in the first syllable, pronouncing "com" as "kam" instead of the correct "kom" (/kɒm/ UK, /kɑːm/ US). Tip: Focus on keeping the "o" sound clear and open.
- Final "ce" pronunciation: A common mistake is pronouncing the final "ce" as "see" instead of the correct "s" sound (/s/). Tip: Practice saying "commerce" quickly to avoid overemphasizing the last syllable.
- Omitting the "r": Some speakers may drop the "r" sound, saying "com-merce" instead of "com-merce" (/ˈkɑː.mɚs/ US). Tip: Ensure to articulate the "r" clearly to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Learners often overemphasize the second syllable, making it sound like "com-"MER"-ce." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep the second syllable soft and quick to maintain a natural flow.