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executive
Definition:
(nou) a person responsible for the administration of a business (nou) persons who administer the law (nou) someone who manages a government agency or department
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪɡˈzekjʊtɪv
Examples:
The top executive reorganized the company matrix.
The executive spoke to the son of the cleaning company, Steven Nobrega.
The CEO is the executive.
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Common mistakes of executive pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ex-ˈec-tive". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the second syllable: "ɪɡˈzɛk.tɪv". Tip: Focus on the "ˈzɛk" for the correct emphasis.
- Over-elongating vowels: Some pronounce "executive" with overly long vowels, such as "ɪɡˈziːk.tɪv". This can distort the word. Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp, especially in the first syllable.
- Omitting the "c": A common mistake is to pronounce "executive" as "ɪɡˈzɛk.tɪv" without the "c" sound. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Clearly articulate the "c" sound to maintain clarity in the word.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may use "ɪ" instead of "ɛ", saying "ɪɡˈzɪk.tɪv". This alters the pronunciation. Tip: Practice the "ɛ" sound in "zɛk" to improve accuracy.
- Mispronouncing the final "t": Some learners drop the "t" sound, saying "ɪɡˈzɛk.ɪv". This changes the word entirely. Tip: Ensure the "t" is pronounced clearly at the end to keep the word intact.