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comprehension
Definition:
(nou) an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result) (nou) the relation of comprising something
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkɒmprɪˈhenʃən
Examples:
Sorry for the lack of comprehension.
It is not necessary for the general comprehension of the article.
That way the comprehension is there and it is as the source states.
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Common mistakes of comprehension pronunciation
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "com-pre-ˈhen-sion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "com-prə-ˈhen-ʃən". Tip: Practice saying "comprehension" with emphasis on "hen".
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "comprehension" as "com-pre-hen-shun" with a short "e". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa in the second syllable: "com-prə-ˈhen-ʃən". Tip: Focus on the relaxed vowel sound in the second syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "h": Learners might pronounce "comprehension" with a strong "h" sound, saying "com-pre-ˈhen-sion". The "h" should be soft and part of the "hen" syllable. Tip: Blend the "h" smoothly into "hen".
- Dropping the final syllable: Some speakers may shorten "comprehension" to "comprehens" or "com-pre-hen". The full pronunciation requires the last syllable: "com-prə-ˈhen-ʃən". Tip: Always finish the word with the "ʃən" sound to be clear.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "s" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "s" as a "z", saying "com-pre-ˈhen-zhən". The correct sound is voiceless: "com-prə-ˈhen-ʃən". Tip: Ensure the "s" is sharp and clear, like in "see".