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mercantile
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɜːkəntaɪl
Examples:
He engaged in the mercantile business.
He engaged in the mercantile and timber business.
He was in the mercantile and creamery business in Minden.
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Common mistakes of mercantile pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many say "mercantile" as /ˈmɜrkənˌtaɪl/ (US) or /ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪl/ (UK), placing stress incorrectly on the second syllable. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable, /ˈmɜr/, to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "mercantile" with a short "e" sound, as in /ˈmɛrkənˌtaɪl/. Tip: Use the correct vowel sound /ɜr/ in the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to say "mercantile" as /ˈmɜrˌtaɪl/, dropping the second syllable. Tip: Make sure to pronounce all three syllables: /ˈmɜr.kən.taɪl/.
- Confusing with "merchant": Some confuse "mercantile" with "merchant," pronouncing it as /ˈmɜrʧənt/. Tip: Remember that "mercantile" has a distinct ending, /ˌtaɪl/, which sets it apart from "merchant."
- Mispronouncing the "c": People often pronounce the "c" in "mercantile" as /s/, resulting in /ˈmɜrsənˌtaɪl/. Tip: Pronounce the "c" as a hard "k" sound, /k/, to avoid this mistake.