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commercial
Definition:
(nou) a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈmɜːʃəl
Examples:
However, commercial and trading activities in the area are the brisk.
The bigspot barb is of commercial importance in the aquarium trade industry.
The clown barb is of commercial importance in the aquarium trade industry.
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Common mistakes of commercial pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "com-ˈMER-cial". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "com-ˈMER-cial" (US) and "kə-ˈmɜːr-ʃəl" (UK). Tip: Focus on the third syllable to avoid confusion.
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some people skip the vowel sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "com-ˈMER-shl". The correct pronunciation includes a clear vowel: "com-ˈMER-cial". Tip: Practice saying the full syllable to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Learners may pronounce the first vowel as "o" instead of "ə", leading to "ˈkɒm-mɜːr-shl". The correct sound is "ə" as in "sofa": "kə-ˈmɜːr-ʃəl" (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the subtle vowel sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some mistakenly emphasize the "c" in "commercial", saying "com-ˈMER-schal". The "c" should not be stressed; it's a softer sound. Tip: Practice the flow of the word, keeping the "c" light.
- Confusing with other words: Learners might confuse "commercial" with "commerce" or "commercialize", leading to mispronunciation. "Commercial" is pronounced "kə-ˈmɜːr-ʃəl" (UK) and "kə-ˈmɜr-ʃəl" (US). Tip: Familiarize yourself with similar words to distinguish them clearly.