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acceleration
Definition:
(nou) an increase in rate of change (nou) the act of accelerating; increasing the speed (nou) a rate of increase of velocity
Phonetic Transcription:
əkˌseləˈreɪʃən
Examples:
The acceleration would kill the occupants.
The car was capable of with respectable acceleration.
The centrifugal acceleration experienced at the equator is.
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Common mistakes of acceleration pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ac-cel-er-ˈa-tion" instead of the correct "ˌak-sə-ˈler-ə-ˌshən". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the fourth syllable.
- Omitting the schwa: A common mistake is to pronounce "acceleration" without the schwa sound in the second syllable, leading to "ˈak-sel-er-a-tion". Tip: Ensure to include the schwa sound /ə/ in unstressed syllables for smoother pronunciation.
- Shortening the final syllable: Some may say "acceleration" as "ˌak-sə-ˈler-a-tion", cutting off the last syllable. Tip: Pay attention to the full ending "ˌshən" to pronounce the word completely.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners might confuse the vowel sounds, pronouncing "acceleration" as "ˌak-sel-ˈer-ation". Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sounds: the first syllable has "a" as in "cat" and the second syllable has "e" as in "sofa".
- Blending syllables: Some may blend the syllables together, resulting in "ac-cel-eration" instead of "ˌak-sə-ˈler-ə-ˌshən". Tip: Practice separating the syllables clearly to enhance clarity and accuracy in pronunciation.