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anticipation
Definition:
(nou) an expectation (nou) something expected (as on the basis of a norm) (nou) the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future) (nou) anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
Phonetic Transcription:
ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən
Examples:
A refund anticipation loan is a short term consumer loan secured by a taxpayer's expected tax refund.
Addicted to the feeling of positive anticipation.
The lifting of the veil is a symbol and an anticipation of this.
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Common mistakes of anticipation pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "an-tis-i-ˈpeɪ-ʃən". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "an-ˌtɪ-sɪ-ˈpeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Focus on the "peɪ" syllable to get it right.
- Vowel sound confusion: The "i" in the second syllable is often mispronounced. Some say "an-ˈtɪ-sə-peɪ-ʃən" instead of "an-ˌtɪ-sɪ-ˈpeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Remember that the "i" should sound like "ih" in "bit".
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some speakers overemphasize the "t" sound, making it sound harsh, as in "an-ˈtɪ-sɪ-ˈpeɪ-ʃən". The correct pronunciation is smoother: "an-ˌtɪ-sɪ-ˈpeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Relax your mouth when pronouncing the "t".
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may pronounce the "a" in "anticipation" as a short sound, saying "ˈæn-tɪ-sɪ-peɪ-ʃən". The correct pronunciation has a longer "a": "an-ˌtɪ-sɪ-ˈpeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Lengthen the "an" to match the correct sound.
- Misplacing syllable breaks: Some people incorrectly break the word as "an-tic-i-pation" instead of "an-tic-i-ˈpeɪ-ʃən". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep the flow of syllables smooth, focusing on the last syllable for clarity.