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compassion
Definition:
(nou) a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering (nou) the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
Phonetic Transcription:
kəmˈpæʃən
Examples:
The themes of the film are compassion and mercy.
This depended on the compassion and good grace of the master.
Calvinism rejected the ethic of compassion.
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Common mistakes of compassion pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "com-ˈpas-sion". The correct pronunciation is "com-ˈpas-sion" (US: /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/, UK: /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "pas" syllable.
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some people skip the unstressed vowel sound in the first syllable, pronouncing "compassion" as "cmpassion". This can make the word unclear. Tip: Remember to include the schwa sound /ə/ in the first syllable: "com".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners often mispronounce the "a" in "compassion", saying it like the "a" in "cat". In "compassion", it should sound like the "a" in "father" /æ/. Tip: Practice saying "compassion" with an open mouth to get the right sound.
- Blending syllables: Some might blend the syllables together, saying "com-pash-un" instead of "com-ˈpas-sion". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Clearly separate the syllables while practicing, emphasizing the correct stress.
- Mispronouncing the final "sion": A common mistake is pronouncing "sion" as "shun" instead of the correct "shən". This can alter the word's clarity. Tip: Focus on the "shən" sound, ensuring the final syllable is soft and unstressed.