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ablution
Definition:
(nou) the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈbluːʃən
Examples:
This ablution is required in order to maintain ritual cleanliness.
Before conducting prayers, a Muslim has to perform a ritual ablution.
Besides are floating woods, where the brgy. residents take a bath and ablution.
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Common mistakes of ablution pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-BLU-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable, as in "ab-LU-tion" (US: /əˈbluːʃən/, UK: /əˈbljuːʃən/). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "LU" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "ablution" with a short "u" sound, saying "a-blu-tion". The correct pronunciation features a long "u" sound, as in "ab-LU-tion". Tip: Practice saying "blue" to get the right vowel sound.
- Incorrect syllable division: A common mistake is to break "ablution" into three syllables, like "a-blu-tion". It actually has four syllables: "ab-lu-tion". Tip: Clap your hands for each syllable while saying the word to feel the rhythm.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some speakers drop the "tion" ending, saying "ablue". The correct ending sounds like "shun" in "ablution" (US: /əˈbluːʃən/, UK: /əˈbljuːʃən/). Tip: Practice with words like "nation" to master the "tion" sound.
- Overemphasizing the initial "a": Learners may stress the initial "a" too much, saying "A-blution". The correct pronunciation has a softer "a" sound, as in "uh-blu-tion". Tip: Focus on a quick, light "a" to improve fluency.