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productivity
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being productive or having the power to produce (nou) the ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced to the labor per unit of time
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti
Examples:
The oil tank represents productivity and the oil industry.
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Common mistakes of productivity pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "prod-uc-'tiv-i-ty". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ (UK) and /ˌprɑːdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "tiv".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some might pronounce the "o" as in "hot", saying "prod-uctivity". The correct sound is a short "u" as in "cup": /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ (UK) and /ˌprɑːdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ (US). Tip: Practice the "u" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Missing syllable: A common error is omitting the "u" in "productivity", leading to "prod-tivity". This results in a three-syllable pronunciation instead of four. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "prod-uc-tiv-i-ty".
- Final "y" sound: Some learners may pronounce the final "y" too softly or skip it, saying "productivit". The "y" should be pronounced clearly as /ɪ/ in "productivity". Tip: Always finish with a clear "i" sound to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Some might say "prod-uct-ivity", stressing the "c" too much. The correct pronunciation is smoother, with a natural flow: /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ (UK) and /ˌprɑːdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ (US). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to achieve a balanced sound.