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arson
Definition:
(nou) malicious burning to destroy property
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɑːsən
Examples:
It is unknown if arson was the cause of the fire.
It was the third attempted arson on the building.
The cause of the fire was determined to be arson.
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Common mistakes of arson pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ar-SON" instead of the correct "AR-son" (ˈɑr.sən in US, ˈɑː.sən in UK). Tip: Focus on placing the primary stress on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some might pronounce "arson" with a long "a" sound, saying "ar-sawn." The correct pronunciation has a short "a" sound (ˈɑr.sən in US, ˈɑː.sən in UK). Tip: Practice saying "car" to get the right vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "arson" with three syllables, as "ar-sun." The correct pronunciation has only two syllables (ˈɑr.sən in US, ˈɑː.sən in UK). Tip: Break the word down into its two syllables and practice.
- Mispronouncing the "s": Some may say "ar-zen" instead of "ar-son." The "s" should be pronounced clearly (ˈɑr.sən in US, ˈɑː.sən in UK). Tip: Emphasize the "s" sound by saying "see" before attempting "arson."
- Confusing with similar words: It's easy to confuse "arson" with "arsen," which has a different meaning. Ensure you pronounce "arson" correctly as "AR-son" (ˈɑr.sən in US, ˈɑː.sən in UK). Tip: Familiarize yourself with the definitions to avoid mix-ups.