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addition
Definition:
(nou) a component that is added to something to improve it (nou) the act of adding one thing to another (nou) a quantity that is added (nou) something added to what you already have (nou) a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area (nou) the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈdɪʃən
Examples:
I like the addition of the episode numbers, and the cleaner presentation.
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Common mistakes of addition pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "ad-ˈDI-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌædˈɪʃən". Tip: Practice saying "ad" softly and emphasize "DI" less.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some pronounce "addition" as "əˈdɪʃən" instead of "ˌædˈɪʃən". The first vowel should be an "a" sound, not a schwa. Tip: Focus on the "a" as in "cat" when saying "addition".
- Omitting the "t" sound: Learners might say "a-dish-un", dropping the "t" sound. The "t" is important and should be clearly pronounced. Tip: Practice saying "add" and then add "ition" to reinforce the "t" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "addition" with "edition" or "condition". Each word has distinct sounds and meanings. Tip: Listen to audio examples of each word to hear the differences clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "i" sound: Some say "add-ˈI-tion", making the "i" too prominent. The "i" should be a short sound. Tip: Try to keep the "i" subtle and blend it smoothly into the word.