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processes
Definition:
(nou) a particular course of action intended to achieve a result (nou) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents (nou) a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant (nou) a mental process that you are not directly aware of (nou) a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant (nou) a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprəʊses
Examples:
But, such processes are corruptible.
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Common mistakes of processes pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pro-ˈces-ses" instead of the correct "ˈpro-ces-ses". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is dropping the vowel in the second syllable, leading to "pro-ses" instead of "pro-ˈces-ses". Tip: Practice saying the full syllable "ces" clearly to avoid this error.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some may pronounce "processes" with a short "e" sound, saying "pro-sis-es" instead of "pro-ˈces-ses". Tip: Focus on the "ce" sound, which should be pronounced like "sess".
- Confusing with "process": Learners sometimes pronounce "processes" as "process" with no pluralization. This leads to saying "ˈpro-ses" instead of "ˈpro-ces-ses". Tip: Remember that "processes" has an extra syllable and should always be pluralized.
- Overemphasizing the final "s": Some people stress the last "s" too much, saying "pro-ces-ses" with a heavy emphasis on the final syllable. Tip: Keep the final "s" light and smooth to maintain the flow of the word.