Pronunciation of Commonly Mispronounced Business Verbs

Why is it important to pronounce the word 'focus' correctly?

• It is difficult to spell.

• It can sound like another inappropriate word.

• It is not used often in English.

• It is a very common word in business.

Where is the stress placed in the word 'develop'?

• On the last syllable

• On the second syllable

• Evenly across all syllables

• On the first syllable

What is a common mistake when pronouncing the word 'identify'?

• Using an 'e' sound instead of 'i'

• Stressing the last syllable

• Adding an extra syllable

• Dropping the 'd' sound

How should the word 'negotiate' be pronounced?

• With stress on 'ne'

• With stress on 'tiate'

• With stress on 'ate'

• With stress on 'go'

What is the correct pronunciation of 'says'?

• Sayz

• Sez

• Says

• Saze

What is the key to pronouncing 'risk' correctly?

• Elongating the 'i'

• Stressing the 'r'

• Dropping the 'k'

• Keeping the 'i' short

Which word is hidden inside 'determine'?

• Term

• Mine

• Deter

• Min

How should 'represent' be pronounced?

• Rep-resent

• Re-present

• Repre-sent

• Repr-esent

What is the correct pronunciation of 'measure'?

• Me-sure

• Me-jure

• Mea-sure

• Mea-jure

What is the recommended way to improve pronunciation?

• Practice once a week

• Listen to native speakers only

• Practice daily and record yourself

• Read English books