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assistance
Definition:
(nou) the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (nou) a resource
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈsɪstəns
Examples:
Research assistance and secretarial support is also provided.
The assistance was very heterogeneous.
This assistance is for the life of the grad.
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Common mistakes of assistance pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "as-SIS-tance" /əˈsɪs.təns/ instead of the correct first syllable stress "AS-sistance" /əˈsɪs.təns/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Omitting the vowel sound: It's common to drop the vowel in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "sistance" /ˈsɪs.təns/. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Always pronounce the initial "a" clearly as /ə/ to ensure clarity.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the second syllable as "tance" /tæns/ instead of the correct "tance" /təns/. This changes the meaning. Tip: Practice the correct /ə/ vowel sound in the second syllable to maintain accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners sometimes stress the "t" too much, making it sound harsh, like "as-sis-TANCE" /əˈsɪs.tæns/. This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and balanced within the flow of the word.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some people may incorrectly divide the word as "as-sist-ance" /əˈsɪst.əns/. This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Remember that "assistance" has only three syllables, not four, to aid in correct pronunciation.