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affirmation
Definition:
(nou) a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something (nou) the act of affirming or asserting or stating something (nou) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds) (nou) a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌæfəˈmeɪʃən
Examples:
It was an affirmation of the movement.
The Tunku answered in affirmation.
This is the affirmation of the consequent fallacy.
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Common mistakes of affirmation pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "af-fir-ˈMA-tion". In both US and UK pronunciations, the primary stress is on the third syllable: "ˌaf-ər-ˈMEI-ʃən". Tip: Focus on the "MEI" syllable to emphasize the correct stress.
- Vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel as "æ" instead of "ə". This leads to saying "æf-fir-ˈMEI-ʃən" instead of "əf-fər-ˈMEI-ʃən". Tip: Practice the schwa sound "ə" for a more accurate pronunciation.
- Final "tion" sound: Some people pronounce "tion" as "shun" instead of the correct "ʃən". Saying "af-fir-ma-ˈSHUN" is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "tion" is often pronounced as "ʃən" in English.
- Omitting syllables: Learners sometimes drop the first syllable, saying "fir-ˈMEI-ʃən". This alters the word significantly. Tip: Always include the initial "af" for clarity and accuracy in pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Some may overemphasize the "r" in "af-fir-ˈMEI-ʃən", making it sound heavy. This can lead to "af-fir-r-ˈMEI-ʃən". Tip: Keep the "r" light and smooth to maintain the natural flow of the word.