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assassination
Definition:
(nou) an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation (nou) murder of a public figure by surprise attack
Phonetic Transcription:
əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən
Examples:
After the assassination, the Senate passed an amnesty on the assassins.
The assassination destabilized the government.
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Common mistakes of assassination pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "as-sas-si-ˈna-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "as-sas-si-ˈna-tion" (US: /əˌsæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, UK: /əˌsæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "na" syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "a" instead of "ə". This leads to mispronouncing "assassination" as "a-sas-si-ˈna-tion". The correct vowel is a schwa sound: "ə". Tip: Practice saying "uh" for the first syllable.
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is omitting the second "s" sound, saying "as-a-ˈnation". This alters the word's clarity. The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "as-sas-si-ˈna-tion". Tip: Break the word down into parts to ensure every syllable is pronounced.
- Incorrect final sound: Some may pronounce the last syllable as "shun" instead of "ʃən", resulting in "assassina-ˈshun". The correct pronunciation is "ʃən". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle sound difference at the end.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Learners sometimes stress the "s" sounds too much, making it sound choppy: "as-sas-si-na-tion". The flow should be smoother. Tip: Practice saying the word at a natural pace to improve fluency.