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resource
Definition:
(nou) available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed (nou) a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed (nou) the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈzɔːs
Examples:
It is dishonorable and a misuse of resource.
Anyway, the fuel is not the scarce resource.
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Common mistakes of resource pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "re-SOURCE" instead of the correct "RE-source" (ˈriːsɔːrs in US, ˈriːsɔːs in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "resource" with a short "e" sound, saying "res-ource." The correct pronunciation uses a long "e" sound as in "re-source." Tip: Focus on elongating the "e" in the first syllable.
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to pronounce the "c" in "resource," leading to "re-source-c." The correct pronunciation omits this sound (ˈriːsɔːrs in US, ˈriːsɔːs in UK). Tip: Practice saying the word without the "c" sound to avoid confusion.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers mistakenly add an extra syllable, saying "re-sour-ce" instead of "re-source." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Keep it to two syllables: "RE-source."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: People sometimes mispronounce "resource" with a short "o" sound, saying "re-sorse." The correct pronunciation features a long "o" sound in the second syllable (ˈriːsɔːrs in US, ˈriːsɔːs in UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the correct vowel sounds.