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In the context of evaluating a business contract, what does it mean to 'scrutinize'?
In the context of evaluating a business contract, what does it mean to 'scrutinize'?
- To accept all terms without questioning.
- To casually glance over the key points.
- To quickly skim for general understanding.
- To examine closely and critically for potential issues. (correct)
Why should the 'T' in 'scrutinize' not be pronounced as a fast 'T'?
Why should the 'T' in 'scrutinize' not be pronounced as a fast 'T'?
- Because it is followed by a vowel.
- Because it is at the end of the word.
- Because the 'TIN' syllable is not stressed. (correct)
- Because it is part of a 'TR' blend.
What is the most accurate way to describe 'auspicious'?
What is the most accurate way to describe 'auspicious'?
- Showing no predictable outcome.
- Presenting unfavorable circumstances.
- Indicating a positive or successful outcome. (correct)
- Relating to past events only.
Why is the correct pronunciation of the word 'of' important to understand?
Why is the correct pronunciation of the word 'of' important to understand?
Dopamine is a chemical associated with pleasure. Which of the following analogies is the MOST accurate for the role of dopamine?
Dopamine is a chemical associated with pleasure. Which of the following analogies is the MOST accurate for the role of dopamine?
How does the number of syllables in a word typically affect the pronunciation of the letter 'I'?
How does the number of syllables in a word typically affect the pronunciation of the letter 'I'?
Which of these words is typically uncountable?
Which of these words is typically uncountable?
In the context of food, what distinguishes margarine from butter?
In the context of food, what distinguishes margarine from butter?
Which body part is referenced when discussing intestines?
Which body part is referenced when discussing intestines?
What does 'genuine leather' imply about the product's authenticity?
What does 'genuine leather' imply about the product's authenticity?
What conditions define a 'famine' in a region?
What conditions define a 'famine' in a region?
In what primary context is jasmine commonly used?
In what primary context is jasmine commonly used?
Which of the following words has a different vowel sound from the others?
Which of the following words has a different vowel sound from the others?
What is the primary function of wind turbines?
What is the primary function of wind turbines?
What physiological response is commonly associated with a surge of adrenaline?
What physiological response is commonly associated with a surge of adrenaline?
In storytelling, what role does a heroine typically fulfill?
In storytelling, what role does a heroine typically fulfill?
What does the term 'doctrine' refer to in the context of an organization or religion?
What does the term 'doctrine' refer to in the context of an organization or religion?
In what context is 'determine' used as a verb?
In what context is 'determine' used as a verb?
What purpose does a urine test primarily serve?
What purpose does a urine test primarily serve?
What grammatical form typically follows the verb 'imagine' when expressing an action or activity?
What grammatical form typically follows the verb 'imagine' when expressing an action or activity?
When a doctor needs to examine a patient, what is the doctor intending to do?
When a doctor needs to examine a patient, what is the doctor intending to do?
In automotive terms, what is the purpose of an engine?
In automotive terms, what is the purpose of an engine?
In the context of child-rearing, what does 'discipline' primarily involve?
In the context of child-rearing, what does 'discipline' primarily involve?
What characteristics typically define something as 'feminine'?
What characteristics typically define something as 'feminine'?
According to the audio, when should someone use the word 'adequate'?
According to the audio, when should someone use the word 'adequate'?
According to the audio, which of the following is the correct pronunciation?
According to the audio, which of the following is the correct pronunciation?
What does the audio suggest is a helpful strategy to improve learning and engagement?
What does the audio suggest is a helpful strategy to improve learning and engagement?
According to the audio, what should someone NOT pronounce as dopamine?
According to the audio, what should someone NOT pronounce as dopamine?
How many pronunciations of the sound in were discussed in the audio?
How many pronunciations of the sound in were discussed in the audio?
According to the audio, what is the correct pronunciation of intestine?
According to the audio, what is the correct pronunciation of intestine?
What is the correct pronunciation of determine, according to the audio?
What is the correct pronunciation of determine, according to the audio?
According to the audio, what does the feminine describe, in feminine and masculine?
According to the audio, what does the feminine describe, in feminine and masculine?
How does the audio describe the pronunciation of turbine?
How does the audio describe the pronunciation of turbine?
What advice does the audio provide for viewers who want to improve their pronunciation further?
What advice does the audio provide for viewers who want to improve their pronunciation further?
The word determine can be used as a verb or an adjective. Which of these sentences uses determine as an adjective?
The word determine can be used as a verb or an adjective. Which of these sentences uses determine as an adjective?
The word doctrine is defined as the rules of an organizaiton. Which of these is the closest synonym for doctrine?
The word doctrine is defined as the rules of an organizaiton. Which of these is the closest synonym for doctrine?
Which syllable is stressed in the word adrenaline?
Which syllable is stressed in the word adrenaline?
Which of the following words is NOT pronounced with the 'in' sound?
Which of the following words is NOT pronounced with the 'in' sound?
In the audio, the narrator shares some insight into the usage of "jasmine", What is the word NOT generally used for?
In the audio, the narrator shares some insight into the usage of "jasmine", What is the word NOT generally used for?
In which scenario would using the word 'adequate' be most appropriate?
In which scenario would using the word 'adequate' be most appropriate?
Which situation exemplifies someone being 'scrutinized'?
Which situation exemplifies someone being 'scrutinized'?
Which event would most likely be described as 'auspicious'?
Which event would most likely be described as 'auspicious'?
How does dopamine primarily function in the brain?
How does dopamine primarily function in the brain?
In which of these words is the 'i' sound likely pronounced as a short 'i' (as in 'bit')?
In which of these words is the 'i' sound likely pronounced as a short 'i' (as in 'bit')?
Flashcards
Adequate
Adequate
Means enough or satisfactory; not special or great, just enough.
Scrutinize
Scrutinize
To examine closely or inspect critically.
Auspicious
Auspicious
Indicating a good outcome; favorable.
Of
Of
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Dopamine
Dopamine
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Medicine
Medicine
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Margarine
Margarine
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Intestine
Intestine
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Genuine
Genuine
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Famine
Famine
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Jasmine
Jasmine
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Turbine/Turban
Turbine/Turban
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Adrenaline
Adrenaline
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Heroin
Heroin
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Doctrine
Doctrine
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Determine
Determine
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Urine
Urine
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Imagine
Imagine
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Examine
Examine
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Engine
Engine
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Discipline
Discipline
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Feminine
Feminine
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Masculine
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Study Notes
- The lesson focuses on common pronunciation errors in American English.
Adequate
- Means enough or satisfactory.
- Not special or great, just enough.
- Example: "Did I get adequate sleep last night?"
Scrutinize
- To examine closely.
- Pronounced "skru-tin-ize" (with a stop T or a real T).
- The 'T' in 'scrutinize' is not a fast T because the 'TIN' is not stressed; use a stop T instead.
- Example: "Politicians are under heavy scrutiny."
Auspicious
- Indicates a good outcome or favorable future.
- Pronounced "aw-spi-shus," with the "au" making an "aw" sound like in "audio."
- Example: "It was an auspicious beginning."
Of
- Pronounced with a short "uh" sound followed by a "v" sound: /ÊŒv/.
- Example: "a glass of water", not "a glass off water."
Dopamine
- A chemical in your brain that gives you pleasure.
- Pronounced with a long "e" sound: "do-peh-meen."
Pronunciation of "in"
- One-syllable words: "in" has a long "I" sound as in "mine."
- Multi-syllable words: "in" can have three pronunciations.
- Long I sound/ original I sound : Valentine
- Long E sound: Nicotine
- Short I sound: Imagine
Pronunciation of "in" (short I sound examples)
- Medicine: "med-i-sin," not countable; stress on the first syllable.
- Example: "I don’t take any medicine."
- Margarine: "mar-jar-in," not real butter; stress on the first syllable.
- Example: "I don’t cook with a lot of margarine."
- Intestine: "in-tes-tin," one intestine, two intestines.
- Example: "My intestines are healthy."
- Genuine: "jen-u-in," 100% real, not fake; stress on the first syllable.
- Example: "I prefer genuine leather."
- Famine: "fam-in," countable, a famine; stress on the first syllable.
- Example: "There is a famine in their country."
- Jasmine: "jaz-min," a flower; stress on the first syllable.
- Example: "I don’t like jasmine tea."
Words with "-ine" Pronunciation (Turbine, Adrenaline, Heroine, Doctrine, Determine, Urine)
- Turbine: "tur-bine," wind turbines generate electricity.
- Adrenaline: "uh-dren-uh-lin," a rush of adrenaline.
- Heroine: "hair-o-in," a female hero; also the pronunciation for the drug heroin.
- Example: "Black Widow is the heroine of the Avengers."
- Doctrine: "doc-trin," rules for a religion or organization, countable.
- Example: "They follow a strict doctrine."
- Determine: "de-ter-min," a verb; stress on the third syllable.
- Example: "A positive attitude determines your success."
- Urine: "yur-in," stress on the first syllable.
- Example: "They test your urine for drugs."
"-ine" Pronunciation (Imagine, Examine, Engine, Discipline, Feminine, Masculine)
- Imagine: "im-aj-in," a verb; stress on the second syllable.
- Example: "He likes to imagine he’s an astronaut."
- Examine: "ex-am-in," a verb; stress on the second syllable.
- Example: "The doctor has to examine the patient."
- Engine: "en-jin," a motor; stress on the first syllable.
- Example: "He has to put a new engine in his old car."
- Discipline: "dis-si-plin," a noun; stress on the first syllable.
- Example: "I think discipline is important."
- Feminine: "fem-i-nin," an adjective; stress on the first syllable.
- Example: "The dog looks feminine if you put a pink bow on it."
- Masculine: "mas-cu-lin," an adjective; stress on the first syllable.
- Example: "The dog looks masculine if you dress him like Batman."
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