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association
Definition:
(nou) a formal organization of people or groups of people (nou) the act of consorting with or joining with others (nou) the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination (nou) the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination (nou) a social or business relationship (nou) a relation resulting from interaction or dependence (nou) any process of combination (especially in solution) that depends on relatively weak chemical bonding (nou) a group of organisms (plants and animals) that live together in a certain geographical region and constitute a community with a few dominant species
Phonetic Transcription:
əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən
Examples:
Association by contiguity is the root of association by similarity.
The alumni association of the college is the Anselmian Association.
The league association is the association of clubs of the Bundesligas.
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Common mistakes of association pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "as-so-ci-ˈa-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "as-so-ˌci-ˈa-tion" (US) / "əˌsəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "a" in "ation".
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce "a" as "æ" in "association", leading to "æ-so-ci-ˈa-tion". The correct sound is "ə" in the first syllable. Tip: Focus on the schwa sound in unstressed syllables.
- Syllable count: Learners may mistakenly say "as-so-ci-ˈa-tion" with only four syllables instead of five. The correct pronunciation has five distinct syllables. Tip: Break it down: "as-so-ci-a-tion".
- Ending sound confusion: Some individuals pronounce the ending as "shun" instead of "shən". The correct ending is "ʃən" in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Practice saying "shun" quickly to hear the reduced vowel.
- Linking sounds: In rapid speech, some may omit the linking sound between "as" and "so", saying "as so-ci-ˈa-tion". The correct pronunciation includes a smooth connection. Tip: Practice saying "as-so" together to improve fluency.