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confirmation
Definition:
(nou) additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct (nou) information that confirms or verifies (nou) making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it (nou) a ceremony held in the synagogue (usually at Pentecost) to admit as adult members of the Jewish community young men and women who have successfully completed a course of study in Judaism (nou) a sacrament admitting a baptized person to full participation in the church
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən
Examples:
The confirmation is in the clip and in logic.
The confirmation is the synchronicity in this case.
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Common mistakes of confirmation pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-fir-MA-tion". The correct pronunciation is "con-fir-ˈmeɪ-ʃən" (US) and "kɒn-fə-ˈmeɪ-ʃən" (UK). Tip: Focus on stressing the last syllable to sound natural.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce the "o" in "confirmation" as a short "o" sound, like in "cot". Instead, it should be a schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable. Tip: Practice the "fir" and "ma" sounds to distinguish them.
- Overemphasizing "n": Learners may overly stress the "n" in "confirmation", leading to "con-fir-MAN-tion". The correct pronunciation is "con-fir-ˈmeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Keep the "n" soft and blend it smoothly with the following syllable.
- Dropping syllables: Some speakers may drop the second syllable, saying "con-firm-tion". This omission alters the word's meaning and clarity. The full pronunciation is "con-fir-ˈmeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to ensure you pronounce the entire word.
- Mispronouncing "tion": A common mistake is pronouncing "tion" as "shun" rather than "ʃən". The correct ending is "ʃən" as in "confirmation". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct "tion" sound in context.