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concentrate
Definition:
(nou) the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore (nou) a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water (nou) a concentrated example of something
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒnsəntreɪt
Examples:
Only a man free from vice could concentrate on the exacting study of oratory.
I concentrate on the psychology of the researcher.
Just concentrate on the issues and be imaginative.
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Common mistakes of concentrate pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "con-ˈcen-trate" instead of the correct "ˈcon-cen-trate". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Many pronounce the second syllable as "cen" with a short "e" sound, like "sen", instead of the correct "cen" with a schwa, /ə/. Tip: Focus on producing a relaxed vowel sound in the second syllable.
- Missing syllables: Some may say "concentrate" with only three syllables, dropping the "cen" sound. The correct pronunciation is four syllables: "ˈcon-cen-trate". Tip: Break the word into syllables while practicing to ensure all parts are pronounced.
- Overemphasis on the final syllable: Learners might stress the last syllable too much, saying "concen-ˈtrate". The correct stress pattern is "ˈcon-cen-trate". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to feel the stress on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some pronounce the "o" in "concentrate" as a long "o" sound, like "cone", instead of the correct short "o" sound, /ɑ/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to differentiate between the vowel sounds.