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ascension
Definition:
(nou) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter (nou) a movement upward (nou) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection (nou) the rising of a star above the horizon (nou) the act of changing location in an upward direction
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈsenʃən
Examples:
He witnessed the ascension of the Christ.
The ascension of aroha is in the lower and middle octaves.
As there was none other to gainsay him, the ascension was not arrested.
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Common mistakes of ascension pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "as-ˈsen-sion". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the second syllable: "as-ˈsen-ʃən". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "sen" when pronouncing "ascension".
- Overemphasizing vowels: A common mistake is to overemphasize the "e" in "ascension", resulting in "a-ˈsen-ʃən". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep the "e" subtle and focus on the "sen" sound for clarity.
- Ignoring the "c" sound: Some speakers might pronounce "ascension" as "a-ˈsen-shun", dropping the "c" sound. This changes the word's sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "c" clearly to maintain the correct pronunciation: "as-ˈsen-ʃən".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A frequent error is mispronouncing the "i" sound in "ascension" as a short "i", leading to "as-ˈsin-ʃən". This is incorrect. Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ in the last syllable: "as-ˈsen-ʃən".
- Skipping syllables: Some may say "as-sen-shun", omitting the "c" sound. This can make the word unrecognizable. Tip: Pronounce all syllables clearly: "as-ˈsen-ʃən" to ensure understanding.