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exchange
Definition:
(nou) chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another (nou) a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one) (nou) the act of changing one thing for another thing (nou) the act of giving something in return for something received (nou) a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication (nou) a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members (nou) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes (nou) reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries) (nou) the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: (nou) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop (nou) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪkˈstʃeɪndʒ
Examples:
Mary, in exchange for the promised VCR, turns over the money to John.
The exchange banned him from re entering the stock brokerage business.
Thanks for the courteous exchange.
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Common mistakes of exchange pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners emphasize the wrong syllable, saying "ex-CHANGE" instead of "EX-change" (ˈɛksˌtʃeɪndʒ). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable in "exchange".
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: Saying "EX-change" with a strong stress on "EX" can sound unnatural. In both US and UK pronunciations, the stress is on the second syllable. Tip: Focus on making "CHANGE" the prominent part when pronouncing "exchange".
- Ignoring the "ch" sound: Some might pronounce "exchange" as "ex-sange" or "ex-kange", neglecting the "ch" sound. The correct pronunciation includes the "tʃ" sound (as in "chair"). Tip: Practice saying "ch" clearly to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Pronouncing the "a" in "exchange" as /æ/ (like in "cat") instead of /eɪ/ (like in "day") is common. The correct vowel sound is a long "a" (ˈɛksˌtʃeɪndʒ). Tip: Listen to native speakers to master the vowel sound in "exchange".
- Adding an extra syllable: Some learners might say "ex-change" as three syllables instead of two. The correct pronunciation is two syllables (ˈɛksˌtʃeɪndʒ). Tip: Practice saying "exchange" quickly to help maintain the correct syllable count.