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manager
Definition:
(nou) someone who controls resources and expenditures (nou) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmænɪdʒə
Examples:
The business manager oversees the administration of the camp.
The business manager hires advertisement salespeople and designers.
Business manager of the distillery and president of the company Matthew Causey.
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Common mistakes of manager pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "manager" with a short "a" sound, like "man-ager" /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒər/ (US) instead of the correct /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the schwa sound in the second syllable.
- Syllable stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ma-NAGER" /məˈneɪ.dʒər/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒər/. Tip: Practice saying "manager" with emphasis on "man."
- Dropping the final "r": Some speakers omit the "r" sound at the end, saying "man-uh-juh" /ˈmæn.ə.dʒə/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "r" clearly, especially in American English.
- Mispronouncing the "g": A common mistake is pronouncing "manager" with a hard "g" sound, like "man-ager" /ˈmæn.ɪ.ɡər/. The correct sound is a soft "j" /dʒ/. Tip: Think of the "j" sound in "juice" when pronouncing "manager."
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners may pronounce "manager" with an elongated "a" sound, like "maaanager." The correct pronunciation has a short "a" sound /ˈmæn/. Tip: Keep the vowel short and crisp to sound more natural.