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representative
Definition:
(nou) a person who represents others (nou) an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose (nou) a member of the United States House of Representatives (nou) an item of information that is typical of a class or group
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv
Examples:
The customer is the representative.
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Common mistakes of representative pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "re-pre-'sent-ative." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv" (US) / "ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "zen" part for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "representative" with an "a" sound in the first syllable, as in "ra-pre-'sent-ative." The correct first syllable is "ˌrɛp" (as in "rep"). Tip: Practice saying "rep" to get it right.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, saying "rep-'resent-ative." This makes the word sound incomplete. The full pronunciation is "ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv." Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure all parts are pronounced.
- Final "t" sound: Some speakers soften the final "t" sound, saying "representative" more like "representive." The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t": "ˈtɪv." Tip: Emphasize the "t" to maintain clarity.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some people say "representa-tive," dropping the last syllable. The full pronunciation is "ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv." Tip: Remember to articulate the ending clearly to avoid confusion.