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industry
Definition:
(nou) the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise (nou) the organized action of making of goods and services for sale (nou) persevering determination to perform a task
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪndəstri
Examples:
The technological advances in this software in unmatched in the industry.
The purpose of the company is to acquire growth companies in the industry.
The company specialized in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Common mistakes of industry pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners stress the second syllable instead of the first. "Industry" should be pronounced as /ˈɪn.də.stri/ in US and /ˈɪn.də.stri/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the first syllable to get it right.
- Omitting the "d": Some people pronounce "industry" as "inustry," dropping the "d" sound. This leads to confusion. The correct pronunciation is /ˈɪn.də.stri/. Tip: Practice saying the "d" clearly to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing the "u": Learners often confuse the "u" sound, pronouncing it as /ʌ/ instead of /ə/. The correct sound is /ə/ in "industry." Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle difference in vowel sounds.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may incorrectly pronounce "industry" as having four syllables, like "in-dus-tree." The correct pronunciation is three syllables: /ˈɪn.də.stri/. Tip: Break the word into its syllables to maintain the correct count.
- Confusing "i" with "e": A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" in "industry" as /ɛ/ instead of /ɪ/. This changes the word's sound. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound to ensure clarity in pronunciation.