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company
Definition:
(nou) an institution created to conduct business (nou) small military unit; usually two or three platoons (nou) the state of being with someone (nou) organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) (nou) a social or business visitor (nou) a social gathering of guests or companions (nou) a band of people associated temporarily in some activity (nou) crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship (nou) a unit of firefighters including their equipment
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʌmpəni
Examples:
This is the corporate headquarters of the company.
The business is sponsored by the company.
The purpose of the company is to acquire growth companies in the industry.
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Common mistakes of company pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ (US) and /ˈkʌm.pəni/ (UK). Tip: Focus on saying "COMPany" with emphasis on the "COM".
- Shortening vowels: Some speakers may pronounce "company" with a short "u," sounding like /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/. The vowel sound should be clear and pronounced as /ʌ/, not /ə/. Tip: Practice elongating the "u" in "COM" to avoid this mistake.
- Omitting syllables: A common error is to drop the middle syllable, saying "comp'ny" as /ˈkʌm.ni/. This alters the word's structure and meaning. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables: "COM-pa-ny."
- Mispronouncing "a": Some learners pronounce the "a" in "company" as /eɪ/, resulting in "comp-AY-ny" /kəmˈpeɪ.ni/. The correct sound is a schwa /ə/. Tip: Remember that the "a" is softer, like the "a" in "sofa."
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "company" with "companion," leading to mispronunciation. "Company" is pronounced /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/, while "companion" is /kəmˈpæn.jən/. Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish their sounds and syllable structures.