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customer
Definition:
(nou) someone who pays for goods or services
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʌstəmə
Examples:
It is the expectation of the customer from the service provider.
The customer service centre is unaffected by the closure.
From the destination service center, the freight is delivered to the customer.
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Common mistakes of customer pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "cus-ˈto-mer". In both US and UK English, the correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈkʌs.tə.mər". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "cus" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable may be mispronounced. Some pronounce "customer" with an "o" sound like "costumer" ("ˈkɒs.tə.mər"). The correct sound is "ʌ" as in "cup". Tip: Practice the "cus" sound by saying "cup" first.
- Silent letters: Learners sometimes mispronounce "customer" by adding an extra sound, like "cus-tom-er". The "t" is not pronounced. It should be "ˈkʌs.tə.mər". Tip: Focus on blending the syllables smoothly without pausing at the "t".
- Syllable omission: Some may drop the second syllable, saying "cus-mer". This results in a loss of clarity. The full pronunciation is "ˈkʌs.tə.mər". Tip: Break it down into three clear syllables when practicing.
- Ending sound variation: Some learners may pronounce the final "er" differently, sounding like "ə" instead of "ər". The correct pronunciation is "ˈkʌs.tə.mər". Tip: Pay attention to the "ər" sound, similar to "her", for accuracy.