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civilization
Definition:
(nou) a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations) (nou) the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization (nou) a particular society at a particular time and place (nou) the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
Examples:
The sandals then went through civilization with the humans.
Africa is the cradle of humanity and saw the birth of the first civilization.
The human civilization has taken gigantic steps in the conquest of the space.
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Common mistakes of civilization pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ci-vi-li-za-tion" instead of "civ-i-li-za-tion" (ˌsɪv.ɪ.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the fourth syllable.
- Omitting the "v" sound: Some people may say "sih-lization," dropping the "v" sound. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Ensure you pronounce "v" clearly, as in "v"ictory.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" in the first syllable as "ee," resulting in "see-vilization." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "i" sound, as in "i"gloo, for the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may say "civilizashun," which alters the ending sound. The correct pronunciation is "civilization" (ˌsɪv.ɪ.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən). Tip: Focus on the "shun" ending, pronounced like "shun" in "cushion."
- Confusing with similar words: People might confuse "civilization" with "civil" or "civilized," leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the full word "civilization" and its distinct syllable structure.