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assessment
Definition:
(nou) the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth (nou) an amount determined as payable (nou) the market value set on assets (nou) the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈsesmənt
Examples:
The assessment is a masterful understatement.
Hipocrite's assessment of the unsuitability is correct.
If the assessment is formative what are the aims
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Common mistakes of assessment pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "as-ˈsess-ment". The correct stress is on the third syllable, "as-ˈsess-ment". Tip: Focus on the "sess" part to emphasize it correctly.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "assessment" with a short "e" in the first syllable, sounding like "uh-sess-ment". The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" sound, as in "æ". Tip: Practice saying "assess" to get comfortable with the vowel sound.
- Ending sound omission: A common mistake is dropping the final "t" sound, leading to "assessmen". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t" sound at the end, as in /t/. Tip: Slow down at the end of the word to ensure you articulate every sound.
- Syllable count: People sometimes miscount the syllables, pronouncing it as "as-sess-ment" instead of the correct three syllables. The right breakdown is "as-sess-ment". Tip: Clap your hands for each syllable as you say the word to help reinforce the count.
- Mispronouncing the "ss" sound: Some may pronounce "assessment" with a "z" sound, saying "a-zessment". The correct pronunciation has a clear "s" sound, as in /s/. Tip: Practice with words like "sister" to master the "s" sound.