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apparition
Definition:
(nou) a ghostly appearing figure (nou) the appearance of a ghostlike figure (nou) something existing in perception only (nou) an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌæpəˈrɪʃən
Examples:
She took the apparition as a portent of death.
In the beginning of the apparition the Lady showed hell to Angelik.
It purportedly described the apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1531.
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Common mistakes of apparition pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ap-pa-ˈri-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən" (US) / "ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "ˈri" syllable when pronouncing.
- Vowel confusion: Many people pronounce the "a" in "apparition" as "æ" instead of "ə". The correct pronunciation is "ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən". Tip: Practice saying the unstressed "a" as a schwa sound "ə".
- Overemphasizing "t": Some incorrectly pronounce the "t" in "apparition" as a hard "t", making it sound like "ap-pa-ˈri-tion". The correct pronunciation has a softer "t" sound. Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick.
- Ignoring the "n": A common mistake is to drop the final "n", resulting in "appariti". The correct form includes the "n": "ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən". Tip: Make sure to clearly pronounce the "n" at the end.
- Skipping syllables: Some learners may skip the unstressed syllable, saying "apri-tion". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən". Tip: Practice saying each syllable slowly to ensure clarity.