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president
Definition:
(nou) an executive officer of a firm or corporation (nou) the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government (nou) the chief executive of a republic (nou) the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization (nou) the head administrative officer of a college or university (nou) the office of the United States head of state
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprezɪdənt
Examples:
The president is elected by the people.
The formal leader of the party is the president.
The president is accountable to the people in an election.
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Common mistakes of president pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pre-ZI-dent" instead of the correct "PREZ-i-dent" /ˈprɛzɪdənt/ (US) /ˈprɛzɪdənt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable can be mispronounced. Some say "prih-zident" instead of "prez-id-ent" /ˈprɛzɪdənt/. Tip: Practice the "e" sound as in "bed" to avoid confusion.
- Omitting syllables: Some speakers may drop the second syllable, saying "PRES-dent" instead of "pres-i-dent." This leads to a loss of clarity. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly.
- Incorrect final consonant: The final "t" in "president" can be pronounced too softly or omitted, resulting in "presiden." The correct pronunciation is /ˈprɛzɪdənt/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "t" sound distinctly.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some learners may overly stress the "d" in the second syllable, saying "prez-i-DENT." The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Keep the second syllable lighter to maintain proper rhythm.