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cancellation
Definition:
(nou) the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement (nou) the speech act of revoking or annulling or making void
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən
Examples:
The Regatta is in danger of cancellation.
Specifically the controversy surrounding the cancellation.
The cancellation logo is the sketch of the temple.
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Common mistakes of cancellation pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "can-sə-ˈleɪ-ʃən". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌkæn-sə-ˈleɪ-ʃən" (US) or "ˌkæn-sə-ˈleɪ-ʃən" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "leɪ" to sound more accurate.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce the first syllable as "kæn" instead of "kæn". The "a" should be pronounced as /æ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Missing the schwa: A common mistake is omitting the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "can-ˈleɪ-ʃən". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: "ˌkæn-sə-ˈleɪ-ʃən". Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often have a schwa sound, like in "sofa".
- Incorrect final syllable: Some pronounce the last syllable as "ˈʃən" instead of "ʃən". The correct pronunciation is "ˌkæn-sə-ˈleɪ-ʃən" with a clear "ʃən" ending. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in the ending.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Learners sometimes overemphasize the "t" sound at the end, saying "cancellation" with a strong "t". The correct pronunciation has a softer ending: "ˌkæn-sə-ˈleɪ-ʃən". Tip: Practice saying the word smoothly to reduce the emphasis on the "t".