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accommodation
Definition:
(nou) making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances (nou) a settlement of differences (nou) in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality (nou) living quarters provided for public convenience (nou) the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need (nou) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye
Phonetic Transcription:
əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən
Examples:
A treetop house provides accommodation for the adventurous.
The accommodation is compact and cozy comprising of 50 rooms.
The accommodation hut is on the left.
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Common mistakes of accommodation pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ac-ˌcom-mo-ˈda-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ac-ˌcom-ˈmo-da-tion". Tip: Remember to emphasize "mo" when pronouncing "accommodation".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "accommodation" with an "o" sound like "a-com-mo-ˈda-tion". In reality, the "o" is pronounced as a schwa /ə/, making it sound like "a-com-mə-ˈda-tion". Tip: Practice saying the unstressed syllable quickly and softly.
- Overlooking the double "c": Some speakers may pronounce "accommodation" with a single "c" sound, saying "a-com-mo-ˈda-tion". The correct pronunciation includes a clear /k/ sound from both "c"s: "a-ˌkɒm-ə-ˈdeɪ-ʃən" (UK) or "ə-ˌkɑː-mə-ˈdeɪ-ʃən" (US). Tip: Focus on the double "c" to create a more accurate sound.
- Skipping the final syllable: A common mistake is to drop the last syllable, resulting in "accommodation" sounding like "accom-ˈda-tion". The last syllable is important and should be pronounced clearly as "ˈdeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Practice saying the entire word slowly to ensure you include all syllables.
- Confusing vowel length: Some learners may pronounce "accommodation" with short vowel sounds, like "a-com-mo-da-tion". The "o" and "a" in the correct pronunciation are longer, sounding like "a-ˌkɒm-ə-ˈdeɪ-ʃən" (UK) or "ə-ˌkɑː-mə-ˈdeɪ-ʃən" (US). Tip: Pay attention to the length of the vowels while practicing.