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recruitment
Definition:
(nou) the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈkruːtmənt
Examples:
At this time, the top of the list is recruitment.
The Ministry of Labour did the recruitment.
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Common mistakes of recruitment pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "re-CRUIT-ment" instead of the correct "re-CRUIT-ment" (US: /rɪˈkrut.mənt/, UK: /rɪˈkruːt.mənt/). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Omitting the "t" sound: A common mistake is dropping the "t" in "recruitment," pronouncing it as "recruitmen" (/rɪˈkruːt.mən/). Tip: Clearly articulate the "t" to avoid confusion with similar words.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some say "recruitment" with a short "u" sound, like "recrutement." The correct pronunciation has a long "u" sound (US: /rɪˈkrut.mənt/, UK: /rɪˈkruːt.mənt/). Tip: Practice the "u" sound by elongating it when speaking.
- Blending syllables: Learners sometimes blend "recruit" and "ment" into one syllable, saying "recruitment" as if it were "recruitm." Tip: Break the word into two distinct syllables to ensure clarity.
- Confusing with "recruit": Some confuse "recruitment" with "recruit," pronouncing it as "recruit" alone. While "recruit" (/rɪˈkrut/) is a verb, "recruitment" is a noun. Tip: Remember that "recruitment" has the additional "ment" ending, which changes its grammatical function.