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utility
Definition:
(nou) a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation (nou) the quality of being of practical use (nou) the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility (nou) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice (nou) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer (nou) a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal
Phonetic Transcription:
juːˈtɪlɪti
Examples:
Then concatenate the mp3 files using some utility that allows you to do that.
However, think of the utility to the reader.
The man is in the white utility vehicle.
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Common mistakes of utility pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "u-ˈtil-ity". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ju-ˈtɪl-ɪ-ti". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "til" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "u": Some pronounce "utility" as "ˈjuːtɪlɪti", overemphasizing the "u". The correct pronunciation is "ju-ˈtɪl-ɪ-ti" with a lighter "u". Tip: Focus on a quick, soft "u" sound.
- Dropping the "i": A common mistake is omitting the second "i", saying "ju-ˈtɪl-ti". The full form is "ju-ˈtɪl-ɪ-ti". Tip: Make sure to articulate both "i" sounds clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners may pronounce "utility" with an incorrect vowel sound, like "ju-ˈteɪl-ɪ-ti". The correct sound is "ɪ" as in "bit". Tip: Practice with words like "sit" to get the right vowel sound.
- Blending syllables: Some say "ju-ˈtɪl-ity", merging the last two syllables. The correct separation is "ju-ˈtɪl-ɪ-ti". Tip: Pause slightly between "l" and "i" to keep syllables distinct.