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conglomerate
Definition:
(nou) a composite rock made up of particles of varying size (nou) a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈɡlɒməreɪt
Examples:
Emerson is one of the largest conglomerate companies in the USA.
It is a subsidiary of the conglomerate 'The Comcraft Group'.
It is a subsidiary of the conglomerate The Comcraft Group.
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Common mistakes of conglomerate pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-GLOM-er-ate" instead of "con-GLOM-er-ate" (US: /kənˈɡlɒm.ə.reɪt/, UK: /kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət/). Tip: Focus on the primary stress in the third syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce the "o" in "conglomerate" as a long vowel, saying "conglo-MER-ate." The correct pronunciation has a short "o" sound. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to ensure the short vowel sound is clear.
- Syllable omission: It's common to drop the last syllable, leading to "conglomer." This makes the word incomplete. Tip: Always pronounce all syllables clearly: "con-GLOM-er-ate."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "a" in the last syllable like "ay," resulting in "conglomer-ayt." The correct sound is more like "ət." Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle vowel sound differences.
- Consonant blending: Some people merge the sounds in "conglomerate," saying "conglom-erate." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "con-GLOM-er-ate," ensuring each part is pronounced distinctly.