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increase
Definition:
(nou) a quantity that is added (nou) a change resulting in an increase (nou) a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important (nou) the amount by which something increases (nou) the act of increasing something
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈkriːs
Examples:
The rate of hair growth and the weight of the hairs increase.
The aim of the improvements was to increase the minimum depth.
The development of firearms led to an increase in the devastation of war.
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Common mistakes of increase pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners say "increase" with the stress on the second syllable, as in /ɪnˈkriːs/. In both US and UK English, the correct stress is on the second syllable: /ˈɪn.kriːs/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "increase" with a short "i" sound, as in /ɪŋˈkriːs/. The correct pronunciation starts with a clear "in" sound: /ˈɪn.kriːs/. Tip: Focus on elongating the "i" sound in the first syllable.
- Skipping the initial sound: Some may omit the "in" sound, pronouncing it as "crease" /kriːs/. This changes the meaning entirely. The full word is "increase" /ˈɪn.kriːs/. Tip: Always start with the full "in" sound to ensure clarity.
- Confusing "increase" with "increased": Learners sometimes pronounce "increase" /ˈɪn.kriːs/ as if it were the past tense "increased" /ɪnˈkriːst/. The vowel sound changes with tense. Tip: Pay attention to the ending; "increase" ends with an /s/ sound.
- Mispronouncing the final sound: Some may pronounce "increase" with a hard "t," saying /ˈɪn.kriːst/. The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "s": /ˈɪn.kriːs/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to ensure you pronounce the final sound correctly.