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personnel
Definition:
(nou) group of people willing to obey orders (nou) the department responsible for hiring and training and placing employees and for setting policies for personnel management
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌpɜːsəˈnel
Examples:
The personnel and the staff of the fort were sent back to France as prisoners.
The school provides the equipment and personnel.
This is the beginning of the support personnel sections.
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Common mistakes of personnel pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "per-son-'nel". The correct pronunciation is "ˌpɜr səˈnɛl" in US English and "ˌpɜːsəˈnɛl" in UK English. Tip: Focus on stressing the last syllable.
- Omitting the "n": It's common to hear "pers'nel" instead of "personnel". The "n" is essential for proper pronunciation. Tip: Practice saying "per-son-nel" slowly to emphasize the "n" sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "personnel" with a short "e" sound, like "pers'nel". The correct sound is a clear "ɛ" as in "pen". Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic the vowel sound.
- Blending sounds: Learners might say "pers'nal" instead of "personnel". This can make the word unclear. Tip: Break the word into its syllables: "per-son-nel", and pronounce each part distinctly.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "r": Some may pronounce it as "puh-son-nel", neglecting the "r" sound. The correct pronunciation includes the "r" as in "ˌpɜr səˈnɛl". Tip: Pay attention to the "r" when practicing to ensure clarity.