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professional
Definition:
(nou) a person engaged in one of the learned professions (nou) an athlete who plays for pay (nou) an authority qualified to teach apprentices
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈfeʃnəl
Examples:
This is the job of the professional writer.
It demarcates the career profiles and regulates the professional training.
From the age of sixteen, Henry Singleton worked as a professional portraitist.
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Common mistakes of professional pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pro-fes-ˈsion-al". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "prə-ˈfeʃ-ən-əl" (US) / "prə-ˈfɛʃ-ən-əl" (UK). Tip: Practice emphasizing the "fe" syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "o" instead of the schwa sound "ə", leading to "pro-ˈfessional". The correct pronunciation starts with "prə-". Tip: Focus on keeping the first syllable short and unstressed.
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is omitting the last syllable, resulting in "pro-fes-ˈshun". The full pronunciation is "prə-ˈfeʃ-ən-əl". Tip: Always remember to articulate the final "al" clearly.
- Overemphasis on "s": Some speakers may overemphasize the "s" sound, saying "pro-fes-ˈsional". The correct pronunciation has a softer "s" sound in "feʃ". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtlety in the "s" sound.
- Incorrect vowel in the last syllable: Learners might pronounce the last syllable as "əl" instead of "ənəl", leading to "pro-fes-ˈshun-al". The correct form is "prə-ˈfeʃ-ən-əl". Tip: Pay attention to the "ən" sound at the end.