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assignment
Definition:
(nou) a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces) (nou) the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another (nou) the act of distributing something to designated places or persons (nou) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance (nou) an undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor) (nou) the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈsaɪnmənt
Examples:
But the timing of the assignment was remarkable.
That was the purpose of the above assignment.
The assignment is intellectual dishonesty.
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Common mistakes of assignment pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "as-SIGN-ment" instead of "AS-signment" (ˈəˌsaɪn.mənt). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to emphasize it correctly.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "assignment" with a short "i" sound, like "as-sig-ment" (ˈəˌsɪɡ.mənt). Tip: Remember that the correct vowel sound in the first syllable is a long "i" as in "eye."
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is to drop the second syllable, saying "as-ment" instead of "as-signment." Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to ensure you include all syllables.
- Final "t" sound: Some learners may soften or omit the final "t," pronouncing it as "assignmen." Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Some might overemphasize the "n" in "assignment," making it sound like "assign-ment." Tip: Keep the "n" sound subtle and smooth to avoid breaking the flow of the word.