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aberration
Definition:
(nou) a state or condition markedly different from the norm (nou) a disorder in one's mental state (nou) an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌæbəˈreɪʃən
Examples:
Also he sees the distortion of the x,y grid due to the aberration of light.
The aberration is American bacon.
He is truly the leader of the aberration.
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Common mistakes of aberration pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-ber-ˈra-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌæbəˈreɪʃən". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ra" in "aberration".
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the first vowel sound, saying "a" as in "cat". The correct pronunciation is "æ" as in "bat" in US English. Tip: Practice the "a" sound by comparing it to "bat".
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to pronounce the "r" in the second syllable, resulting in "a-ber-ˈra-tion". In fact, it should be pronounced as "æbəˈreɪʃən" with a softer "r". Tip: Focus on blending the syllables smoothly without emphasizing the "r".
- Ending pronunciation: Some learners may forget to pronounce the final "tion" clearly, leading to "aberrat-ion". The correct form is "ˈreɪʃən". Tip: Practice saying "shun" to ensure clarity in the ending.
- Syllable count: A frequent error is miscounting syllables, saying "ab-er-ra-tion" instead of the correct three syllables: "æbəˈreɪʃən". Tip: Clap your hands for each syllable to help reinforce the correct count.