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aeration
Definition:
(nou) the process of exposing to air (so as to purify) (nou) the act of charging a liquid with a gas making it effervescent
Phonetic Transcription:
eəˈreɪʃən
Examples:
Air and liquid are combined in the aeration device producing the desired foam.
The solution is regenerated by aeration.
A method of agitation and aeration is also disclosed.
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Common mistakes of aeration pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "aer-ˈa-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌɛəˈreɪ" in US and "ˌeəˈreɪ" in UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "reɪ" to improve clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "aeration" with an "ah" sound, like "ˈæ-ra-tion". The correct vowel sound is "ɛə" in US and "eə" in UK. Tip: Practice saying "air" to get the vowel sound right.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "aeration" as "aer-a-tion", leading to four syllables instead of three. The correct pronunciation is "ˌɛəˈreɪʃən" in US and "ˌeəˈreɪʃən" in UK. Tip: Break it down into three parts: "aer", "ate", "ion".
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners may pronounce the "t" too strongly, saying "aer-ˈeɪ-tion" instead of "ˌɛəˈreɪʃən". The "t" should be softer. Tip: Keep the "t" light and focus on the flow of the word.
- Confusing similar words: Learners may mix up "aeration" with "airation" or "irritation". The correct pronunciation is "ˌɛəˈreɪʃən" in US and "ˌeəˈreɪʃən" in UK. Tip: Use context clues to differentiate between these terms.