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completion
Definition:
(nou) a successful forward pass in football (nou) a concluding action
Phonetic Transcription:
kəmˈpliːʃən
Examples:
The completion of this final leg resulted in the completion of the loop.
Gathering was the completion of the hooping to produce the finished cask.
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Common mistakes of completion pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "com-ˈple-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "com-ˌple-ˈtion" (US) / "com-ˌple-ˈtʃən" (UK). Tip: Focus on the last syllable to get the stress right.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce "completion" with a short "i" sound, saying "com-ˈplɪ-tion". The correct pronunciation uses a long "e" sound, as in "com-ˌple-ˈtion" (US) / "com-ˌple-ˈtʃən" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "see" to master the vowel sound.
- Final "tion" ending: Learners might pronounce the ending as "shun" instead of the correct "shən". The accurate pronunciation is "com-ˌple-ˈtʃən" (UK) and "com-ˌple-ˈtion" (US). Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle difference.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers place too much emphasis on the first syllable, leading to "ˈcom-ple-tion". The proper way is to maintain a balanced stress pattern: "com-ˌple-ˈtion" (US) / "com-ˌple-ˈtʃən" (UK). Tip: Break the word into syllables and practice each one evenly.
- Omitting the "p": A common error is dropping the "p" sound, resulting in "com-ˈletion". The correct pronunciation includes the "p": "com-ˌple-ˈtion" (US) / "com-ˌple-ˈtʃən" (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "p" when practicing to ensure clarity.