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How to pronounce:
merchandise
Definition:
(nou) commodities offered for sale
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪz
Examples:
Her merchandise is handcrafted.
Baseball merchandise outsold hockey merchandise last Christmas for the first time.
They returned the merchandise to the store for a refund.
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Common mistakes of merchandise pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪs/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪz/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "ch": Some pronounce "merchandise" with a hard "ch" sound, like /k/. The correct pronunciation uses a soft "ch" sound, as in /tʃ/. Tip: Practice saying "church" to get the soft "ch" sound right.
- Omitting the final "s": Learners might say "merchandize" without the final "s," leading to /ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪ/. The correct form includes the "s" sound, pronounced as /ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪz/. Tip: Always finish the word with the "s" sound to ensure clarity.
- Confusing with "merchandize": Some use "merchandize" as a variant, but the correct spelling is "merchandise." The pronunciation remains the same: /ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪz/. Tip: Remember that "merchandise" refers to goods, while "merchandize" is incorrect.
- Incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable: Learners might say /mɜːr/ instead of the correct /mɜːr/. The vowel sound should be clear and distinct. Tip: Listen to native speakers to practice the correct vowel sound in "merchandise."