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specialty
Definition:
(nou) an asset of special worth or utility (nou) a distinguishing trait (nou) the special line of work you have adopted as your career
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈspeʃəlti
Examples:
His specialty was the study of the New Testament.
Their specialty is the persimmon pudding.
His specialty was the shots under the moonlight.
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Common mistakes of specialty pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people stress the second syllable, saying "spe-ˈcial-ty." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˈspe-cial-ty" with the primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overpronouncing the "t": Some learners pronounce "specialty" with a strong "t" sound, as in "spe-cial-ˈtee." The correct pronunciation is "ˈspe-cial-ty," where the "t" is softer and almost blends with the preceding sounds. Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the vowel in the first syllable, saying "specially" as "ˈsper-chal-ty." The correct vowel sound is "e," as in "specialty" /ˈspɛʃ.əl.ti/ in US English. Tip: Focus on the "e" sound like in "bed."
- Skipping syllables: Some speakers may say "specialty" as "ˈspech-ty," omitting the middle syllable. This leads to an incorrect pronunciation. The full pronunciation includes all three syllables: "ˈspe-cial-ty." Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly.
- Confusing with "special": Learners sometimes confuse "specialty" with "special," pronouncing it as "ˈspe-shal." "Specialty" has an additional syllable and should be pronounced as "ˈspe-cial-ty." Tip: Break it down into three parts to avoid confusion.