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productive
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈdʌktɪv
Examples:
Agronomists study sustainable ways to make soils more productive and profitable.
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Common mistakes of productive pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pro-DUC-tive" instead of "PRO-ductive" (ˈprɒdʌk.tɪv for UK, ˈprɑː.dʌk.tɪv for US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Omitting the "t": It's common to hear "pro-duc-ive" with the "t" sound dropped. This makes "productive" sound incomplete. Tip: Always pronounce the "t" clearly as in "t" in "top."
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "proh" instead of the short "pro" (ˈprɒdʌk.tɪv for UK, ˈprɑː.dʌk.tɪv for US). Tip: Use a short "o" sound, like in "pot."
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "productive" with "product" or "production," mispronouncing the endings. Tip: Focus on the "-tive" ending, ensuring it sounds like "tiv" in "active."
- Blending syllables: Some people blend "pro" and "duct" into one syllable, saying "prod-uctive." This can make it hard to recognize the word. Tip: Pronounce each syllable distinctly: "PRO-duct-ive."