Mot 1

project

/ˈprɑːdʒekt/iSe dit aussi prəˈdʒekt.nounPlus lentement

A piece of work you take on and see through.

The noun leans on the first syllable, with an open 'ah' vowel: PRAH-ject.

Mot 1Phrase 1 sur 1

project/ˈprɑːdʒekt/iSe dit aussi prəˈdʒekt.nounPlus lentement

The project came in under budget last quarter.

Mot 2

contract

/ˈkɑːnˌtrækt/iSe dit aussi kənˈtrækt.nounPlus lentement

A written deal two sides sign and can be held to in court.

Weight on the first syllable: KAHN-tract.

Mot 2Phrase 1 sur 1

contract/ˈkɑːnˌtrækt/iSe dit aussi kənˈtrækt.nounPlus lentement

We signed the contract before the meeting started.

Mot 3

record

/ˈrekərd/iSe dit aussi rəˈkɔːrd.nounPlus lentement

Something kept in writing or on file that shows what happened.

The noun starts with 'reck', not 'reek', and the stress sits there.

Mot 3Phrase 1 sur 1

record/ˈrekərd/iSe dit aussi rəˈkɔːrd.nounPlus lentement

Is there a record of that call anywhere?

Mot 4

estimate

/ˈestəmət/iSe dit aussi ˈestəˌmeɪt.nounPlus lentement

A rough number you work out when you can't count exactly.

The noun's last syllable is a flat 'mət' that doesn't rhyme with 'mate'.

Mot 4Phrase 1 sur 1

estimate/ˈestəmət/iSe dit aussi ˈestəˌmeɪt.nounPlus lentement

That number is just an estimate for now.

Mot 5

present

/ˈprezənt/iSe dit aussi priːˈzent ou pərˈzent.verbPlus lentement

To show or perform something for people who are watching.

Mot 5Phrase 1 sur 1

present/ˈprezənt/iSe dit aussi priːˈzent ou pərˈzent.verbPlus lentement

I'll present the numbers right after the break.

Mot 6

object

/əbˈdʒekt/iSe dit aussi ˈɑːbdʒekt.verbPlus lentement

To say out loud that you disagree with something.

Mot 6Phrase 1 sur 1

object/əbˈdʒekt/iSe dit aussi ˈɑːbdʒekt.verbPlus lentement

Does anyone object to moving the deadline back?

Mot 7

conduct

/kɑːnˈdʌkt/iSe dit aussi ˈkɑːndəkt.verbPlus lentement

To run something and keep it on course.

Mot 7Phrase 1 sur 1

conduct/kɑːnˈdʌkt/iSe dit aussi ˈkɑːndəkt.verbPlus lentement

We conduct these reviews once every three months.

Mot 8

increase

/ˌɪnˈkriːs/iSe dit aussi ˈɪnˌkriːs.verbPlus lentement

To make something bigger or greater in amount.

Mot 8Phrase 1 sur 1

increase/ˌɪnˈkriːs/iSe dit aussi ˈɪnˌkriːs.verbPlus lentement

Can we increase the budget for next year?

Mot 9

transfer

/trænsˈfɜːr/iSe dit aussi ˈtrænsfər.verbPlus lentement

To move from one place to another.

Mot 9Phrase 1 sur 1

transfer/trænsˈfɜːr/iSe dit aussi ˈtrænsfər.verbPlus lentement

I'd like to transfer that cost to marketing.

Mot 10

suspect

/səˈspekt/iSe dit aussi ˈsʌˌspekt.adjectivePlus lentement

Looking wrong, or not to be trusted.

Stress the second syllable: suh-SPECT.

Mot 10Phrase 1 sur 1

suspect/səˈspekt/iSe dit aussi ˈsʌˌspekt.adjectivePlus lentement

Those figures from last week look a little suspect.