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expert
Definition:
(nou) a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈekspɜːt
Examples:
He is extremely agile and an expert in the art of stealth.
He is an expert in interrogatories.
The expert is preferable to the amateur.
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Common mistakes of expert pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ex-'pert". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈɛk.spɜrt/ (US), /ˈɛk.spɪt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "ex" sound.
- Vowel confusion: Some may mispronounce the "e" in "expert" as a long vowel, saying "ee-xpert". The correct vowel sound is short, as in /ɛ/ for both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Practice saying "bed" to get the right sound.
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" at the end, resulting in "ex-per-t". In standard pronunciation, the "t" is silent in UK English. The US pronunciation includes it, but it's softer. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle differences.
- Syllable count: Some learners may mistakenly pronounce "expert" as having three syllables, saying "ex-per-it". The correct pronunciation has only two syllables: /ˈɛk.spɜrt/ (US), /ˈɛk.spɪt/ (UK). Tip: Break it down into two clear parts: "ex" and "pert".
- Overemphasizing the "r": In the US pronunciation, the "r" in "expert" can be pronounced too strongly, leading to "ex-per-rt". The "r" should be subtle and not overly pronounced. Tip: Practice with words like "car" to find a balanced "r" sound.