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fiduciary
Definition:
(nou) a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary
Phonetic Transcription:
fɪˈdjuːʃəri
Examples:
There will be an election to decide fiduciary regulations.
He is violating his fiduciary duty.
It also takes fiduciary responsibility for the local.
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Common mistakes of fiduciary pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "fi-DU-ciary" [fɪˈduːʃiˌɛri]. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable: "fi-du-CI-a-ry" [fɪˈduːʃiˌɛri].
- Pronouncing "ci" as "sh": A common mistake is pronouncing "ci" as "sh" in "fiduciary", resulting in "fi-DU-shiary". This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Focus on the "ci" sounding like "chee" [ʧi] in this context.
- Overemphasizing the "u": Some may incorrectly emphasize the "u" in "fiduciary", saying "fi-DU-ciary" instead of the correct "fi-du-CI-a-ry". Tip: Keep the "u" light and focus on the third syllable for clarity.
- Ignoring the "a": Many learners skip the "a" sound, pronouncing it as "fi-du-CI-ry". This leads to a mispronunciation. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "a" clearly, making it "fi-du-CI-a-ry" [fɪˈduːʃiˌɛri].
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "fiduciary" with "fiducial" or "fidelity", altering the pronunciation. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the distinct sounds of "fiduciary" [fɪˈduːʃiˌɛri] to avoid this mix-up.