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trust
Definition:
(nou) something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary) (nou) certainty based on past experience (nou) the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others (nou) a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service (nou) complete confidence in a person or plan etc (nou) a trustful relationship
Phonetic Transcription:
trʌst
Examples:
The credit to the trust fund is just a bookkeeping entry.
The term indicates the trust and faith of people in God, who is immutable.
Attain the trust of the community.
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Common mistakes of trust pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "trust" with an unclear or incorrect vowel sound, leading to "trʌst" instead of the correct "trʌst" (US) or "trʌst" (UK). Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel sound short and clear.
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is placing stress incorrectly, such as saying "trus't" instead of the correct "trust". The stress should be on the single syllable "trust". Tip: Remember that "trust" is a one-syllable word, so it has only one stress point.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "trust" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like "tʌrst". The correct pronunciation is "trʌst" (US) and "trʌst" (UK) with a softer "t". Tip: Practice saying the word smoothly to avoid overemphasizing any sounds.
- Adding extra syllables: Learners might mistakenly say "tru-st" by adding an extra syllable. The correct pronunciation is a single syllable "trust". Tip: Practice saying the word quickly to reinforce its one-syllable structure.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "trust" with "thrust", leading to mispronunciation. "Thrust" is pronounced /θrʌst/, while "trust" is /trʌst/. Tip: Pay attention to the initial consonant sounds to differentiate between these words.