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influence
Definition:
(nou) a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc (nou) causing something without any direct or apparent effort (nou) a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do (nou) the effect of one thing (or person) on another (nou) one having power to influence another
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪnflʊəns
Examples:
He disclaims any power to influence the judiciary.
The main themes are power, influence, marriage, aristocracy and egotism.
The influence is not unidirectional, though.
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Common mistakes of influence pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "in-FLU-ence" instead of "IN-flu-ence" (ˈɪn.flʊ.əns in US, ˈɪn.flu.əns in UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "u" in "influence" can be mispronounced as "u" in "cup" instead of the correct "u" as in "flu" (ˈɪn.flʊ.əns). Tip: Practice the "flu" sound to get it right.
- Omitting the schwa: Some speakers may skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "in-flu-ence" instead of "in-flu-əns." Tip: Focus on the unstressed vowel sound to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Learners might pronounce it as "in-nu-ence," adding an extra "n" sound. The correct pronunciation is "in-flu-ence" (ˈɪn.flʊ.əns). Tip: Pay attention to the smooth transition between the syllables.
- Confusing with similar words: "Influence" can be confused with "influenza." Ensure you pronounce "influence" correctly as "IN-flu-ence" (ˈɪn.flʊ.əns) to avoid misunderstandings. Tip: Practice distinguishing between the two words by repeating them in context.