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conciseness
Definition:
(nou) terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈsaɪsnəs
Examples:
For the sake of brevity and conciseness, one step at a time.
The lede requires conciseness, clarity, and an introduction to the topic.
The second sentence could be reworded for clarity and conciseness.
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Common mistakes of conciseness pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-CISE-ness" /kənˈsaɪs.nəs/. Tip: Remember to place the primary stress on the third syllable: "con-CISE-ness" /kənˈsaɪs.nəs/.
- Omitting the vowel sound: It's common to drop the vowel in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "CIS-ness" /ˈsaɪs.nəs/. Tip: Ensure you include the schwa sound /kən/ at the beginning for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some may pronounce the "i" in the second syllable as a long "ee" sound, saying "con-SEE-ness" /kənˈsiː.nəs/. Tip: Use the short "i" sound /aɪ/ to pronounce it correctly: "con-CISE-ness".
- Confusing syllable count: Learners might think there are only two syllables, saying "con-cis-ness" /kənˈsɪs.nəs/. Tip: Remember that "conciseness" has three syllables: "con-CISE-ness" /kənˈsaɪs.nəs/.
- Mispronouncing the final "ness": Some may pronounce it as "ness" /nɛs/, which can be misleading. Tip: Ensure to pronounce it as "nəs" /nəs/ to maintain the correct sound in "conciseness".