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proficiency
Definition:
(nou) the quality of having great facility and competence (nou) skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈfɪʃnsi
Examples:
The game requires practice and skill in order to obtain proficiency.
This is proficiency not disability.
The touchstone is proficiency not disability.
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Common mistakes of proficiency pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pro-FI-cien-cy" instead of the correct "pro-FI-cien-cy" (ˌprəˈfɪʃ.ən.si). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Skipping syllables: It's common to omit the "i" sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pro-fish-en-cy" instead of "pro-FI-cien-cy" (ˌprəˈfɪʃ.ən.si). Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to ensure you pronounce all parts.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" as in "go" instead of the correct "ə" sound, resulting in "prə-fɪ-cien-cy" (ˌprəˈfɪʃ.ən.si). Tip: Focus on producing a schwa sound for the "o" to sound more natural.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners might overemphasize the "t" at the end, saying "proficien-T" instead of "proficiency" (prəˈfɪʃ.ən.si). Tip: Keep the final "y" soft and avoid adding extra emphasis on the "t."
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "proficiency" with "proficient," leading to mispronunciation. They may say "pro-FI-cient" instead of "pro-FI-cien-cy" (ˌprəˈfɪʃ.ən.si). Tip: Practice the differences by repeating both words in context.