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expertise
Definition:
(nou) skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌekspɜːˈtiːz
Examples:
'Recognition' of the expertise of the source is the key.
Anyone with the expertise to expand the stub
His expertise is the organ and harpsichord.
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Common mistakes of expertise pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "ex-per-'tise" instead of the correct "ex-'per-tise". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable in "expertise" /ˌɛk.spɜːrˈtiːz/ (US) and /ˌɛk.spəˈtiːz/ (UK).
- Pronouncing the "x": A common mistake is to pronounce the "x" as "ks" instead of the correct "k" sound. Tip: Focus on saying "ex" as /ɛk/ rather than /ɛks/ to maintain clarity in "expertise".
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some might pronounce "expertise" with a short "i" sound, saying "ex-per-teez". Tip: Ensure you use the long "ee" sound /iː/ in the last syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "t": People sometimes pronounce "expertise" with a heavy "t" sound, making it sound like "ex-per-tize". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick, as in /tiz/, to sound more natural.
- Skipping syllables: A frequent error is to drop the "per" syllable, saying "ex-tise" instead of "expertise". Tip: Practice saying all three syllables clearly: "ex-per-tise" to ensure clarity and correctness.