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expenditure
Definition:
(nou) money paid out; an amount spent (nou) the act of spending money for goods or services (nou) the act of consuming something
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪkˈspendɪtʃə
Examples:
Expenditure in the year is the sum of operating budget and capital expenditure.
It correspond to the expenditure and not the demand
It encourages the expenditure of time.
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Common mistakes of expenditure pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ex-PEN-diture" instead of the correct "ex-PEN-diture" (ˌɛkˈspɛndɪtʃər in US, ˌɛkˈspɛndɪtʃə in UK). Tip: Remember to place the primary stress on the third syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce "expenditure" with a short "i" sound, saying "ex-PIN-diture." The correct pronunciation features a short "e" sound in the second syllable (ˈɛk.spɛn in both US and UK). Tip: Focus on the "e" to achieve the correct vowel sound.
- Syllable count: A common mistake is treating "expenditure" as having four syllables, pronouncing it "ex-pen-di-ture." The correct syllable count is three (ˈɛk.spɛn.dɪ.tʃər in US, ˈɛk.spɛn.dɪ.tʃə in UK). Tip: Break it down into three distinct parts: "ex," "pen," and "diture."
- Ending sound: Some learners may omit the "ture" ending, pronouncing it as "expenditure" (ˈɛk.spɛn.dɪtʃər). The correct pronunciation includes a clear "ture" sound. Tip: Emphasize the "ture" to ensure clarity in speech.
- Linking sounds: When speaking quickly, some may drop the "ex" sound, saying "spend-it-chur." The full pronunciation is "expenditure" (ˈɛk.spɛn.dɪ.tʃər in US, ˈɛk.spɛn.dɪ.tʃə in UK). Tip: Practice linking the sounds smoothly to maintain clarity.