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consortium
Definition:
(nou) an association of companies for some definite purpose
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈsɔːtɪəm
Examples:
For the rest of the sections, the consortium agreements might need citations.
The composition of the consortium is not disclosed.
Premiere Bank is a member of the consortium and the in the Philippines.
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Common mistakes of consortium pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners put stress on the wrong syllable. The correct pronunciation is /kənˈsɔːr.tɪ.əm/ in UK and /kənˈsɔːr.ʃəm/ in US. Tip: Focus on the second syllable for correct stress.
- Ignoring the "t": Some people pronounce "consortium" without clearly articulating the "t". This leads to confusion. The "t" should be pronounced as /t/ in both variants. Tip: Emphasize the "t" sound to enhance clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Learners sometimes stress the "o" too much, making it sound like "con-SOR-tium". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound /ə/ in the first syllable. Tip: Keep the first syllable light and quick.
- Mispronouncing the "ium": The ending "ium" is often mispronounced as /iː.əm/ instead of /ɪ.əm/. This can change the word's flow. Tip: Practice saying "ium" as a short, quick sound to maintain the rhythm.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "consortium" with "consort" or "consortia". While they share roots, their pronunciations differ. "Consortium" is /kənˈsɔːr.tɪ.əm/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with each word's unique sound to avoid mix-ups.