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Business Vocabulary for Speaking
Review the word list to see which words you know and actively utilize and which you do not. Then use the conversation below to improve your intonation and examine appropriate usage of these words. Word Pronunciation 1. adverse ad-VERS 2. abroad u-BRAHD 3. abrupt u-BRUPT 4. disrupt dis-RUPT 5. haphazard hap-HA-zurd 6. agile A-jile 7.…
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Prefixes 10: Vocabulary and Pronunciation
* ** Take classes with a friend: learn about new options by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefix FORE Prefix Meaning fore before, front, superior Pronunciation tips: FORE has a long O sound as in home and the E is silent.This prefix is usually stressed.In a few words when fore is not stressed, it has a schwa sound, as…
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Vocabulary with Prefixes
Prefixes with A Prefix Meaning a, ac, ad, af, al, an, ap, as, at to, toward, near, in addition to, by These words use prefixes a- to al-. More words using prefixes with an- to at- are in the next lesson. Pronunciation tips: In these prefixes, A is usually pronounced with the schwa sound, the sound of U in up. These prefixes…
