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infrastructure
Definition:
(nou) the basic structure or features of a system or organization (nou) the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə
Examples:
The infrastructure of the town is poor.
The infrastructure serves the region.
It oversaw the development of the rural infrastructure.
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Common mistakes of infrastructure pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the first syllable, saying "INfrastructure" instead of "inFRAstructure". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable, as in /ɪnˈfræstrʌktʃər/ (US) and /ɪnˈfrɑːstrʌktʃə/ (UK).
- Omitting syllables: Some people may pronounce "infrastructure" as "infrstructure", skipping the "a". Tip: Ensure to articulate all syllables clearly: /ɪnˈfræstrʌktʃər/ (US) and /ɪnˈfrɑːstrʌktʃə/ (UK).
- Confusing vowel sounds: The vowel in the second syllable can be mispronounced. Instead of "in-fra-structure", some say "in-fra-struc-ture". Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sound: /æ/ in US and /ɑː/ in UK.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some learners pronounce the ending as "-ture" instead of "-tʃər". This may sound like "infrastructure" ending with "tur". Tip: Practice the correct ending with the /ʧ/ sound: /ɪnˈfræstrʌktʃər/ (US) and /ɪnˈfrɑːstrʌktʃə/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "in": Some speakers stress the "in" too much, making it sound like "IN-frast-structure". Tip: Keep the "in" light and focus on the stress in "FRA": /ɪnˈfræstrʌktʃər/ (US) and /ɪnˈfrɑːstrʌktʃə/ (UK).