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How to pronounce:
visit
Definition:
(nou) the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time (nou) a meeting arranged by the visitor to see someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) for treatment or advice (nou) the act of visiting in an official capacity (as for an inspection) (nou) the act of going to see some person in a professional capacity (nou) a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪzɪt
Examples:
The man is prepared for the visit.
Chong's visit caused euphoric expectations and also engendered other visits.
All was peaceful for the remainder of the visit.
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Common mistakes of visit pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "vi-SIT" instead of "VIS-it". Tip: Remember that in "visit", the first syllable carries the primary stress (ˈvɪz.ɪt).
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "visit" with a long "i" sound, saying "vee-zit". Tip: Use the short "i" sound as in "bit" (ˈvɪz.ɪt) for accurate pronunciation.
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is to say "viz" instead of "visit". Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly: "VIS-it" (ˈvɪz.ɪt).
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "visit" with "visitor", pronouncing it as "VIS-it-er". Tip: Focus on the distinct two-syllable structure of "visit" (ˈvɪz.ɪt) to avoid this error.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some say "visit" with a soft "t", like "visid". Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly at the end (ˈvɪz.ɪt) to maintain clarity.