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exercise
Definition:
(nou) the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit (nou) the act of using (nou) systematic training by multiple repetitions (nou) a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding (nou) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈeksəsaɪz
Examples:
They formed the largest amphibious training exercise of the war.
If the power was improperly exercised, the High Court could quash the exercise.
A bath is an exercise in pleasure.
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Common mistakes of exercise pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ex-er-ˈcise" instead of the correct "ˈex-er-cise". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overpronouncing the "c": Some speakers tend to overemphasize the "c" sound, making it sound like "ex-er-ˈsise" instead of "ˈex-er-cise". Tip: Keep the "c" soft and subtle for a natural sound.
- Dropping the vowel sound: It's common to drop the vowel in the second syllable, saying "ˈeks-sise" instead of "ˈex-er-cise". Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "er" clearly to maintain the correct syllable structure.
- Confusing "exercise" with "exorcise": Learners sometimes mix up "exercise" and "exorcise", leading to mispronunciation. "Exercise" is pronounced "ˈex-er-cise", while "exorcise" is "ˈek-sər-ˌsīz". Tip: Focus on the context to differentiate between the two words.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some might pronounce the "e" in the first syllable as a long "ee" sound, saying "ˈee-xer-cise" instead of "ˈex-er-cise". Tip: Use a short "e" sound as in "bed" to get it right.