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collision
Definition:
(nou) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together (nou) an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object (nou) a conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈlɪʒən
Examples:
The collision damage to the Constellation was catastrophic.
The collision with the tanker is covered in the programme.
The instant of the collision is the big bang.
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Common mistakes of collision pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "co-LI-sion" instead of "COL-li-sion" (ˈkəʊ.lɪ.ʒən for UK, ˈkɑː.lɪ.ʒən for US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The first vowel can be mispronounced, leading to "cuh-lis-ion" instead of "co-lis-sion" (ˈkəʊ.lɪ.ʒən for UK, ˈkɑː.lɪ.ʒən for US). Tip: Focus on the "o" sound as in "go."
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some pronounce it as "col-lis-sion" with an exaggerated "s" sound. The correct pronunciation is "col-li-sion" (ˈkəʊ.lɪ.ʒən for UK, ˈkɑː.lɪ.ʒən for US). Tip: Keep the "s" soft and smooth.
- Omitting the "i": A common mistake is dropping the "i" sound, saying "col-lion" instead of "col-li-sion" (ˈkəʊ.lɪ.ʒən for UK, ˈkɑː.lɪ.ʒən for US). Tip: Ensure every vowel is pronounced clearly.
- Mispronouncing the "sh" sound: Some speakers might say "col-li-sion" with a "s" sound instead of the "sh" sound. The correct pronunciation includes the "zh" sound in "collision" (ˈkəʊ.lɪ.ʒən for UK, ˈkɑː.lɪ.ʒən for US). Tip: Practice the "zh" sound by comparing it to "measure."