Learn How to Pronounce connection
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
connection
Definition:
(nou) a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it) (nou) the state of being connected (nou) an instrumentality that connects (nou) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship) (nou) the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination (nou) a connecting shape (nou) a supplier (especially of narcotics) (nou) shifting from one form of transportation to another (nou) the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈnekʃən
Examples:
I troubleshoot network connection problems and kill viruses for a living.
This emitter connection electrode is connected to the second zone of the diode.
It is inefficient to disjoin the connection.
Learn more about:connection
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: connection
Learn Individual Sounds
Break connection down into individual sounds such as kəˈnekʃən. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say connection in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say connection in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with connection.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of connection pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-NEC-tion" /kəˈnɛkʃən/. The correct stress is on the last syllable, "con-NEC-tion" /kəˈnɛkʃən/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "NEC" syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce "connection" with a short "e" as in "bed," saying /kəˈnɛkʃən/. The correct vowel sound is a schwa /ə/ in the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "kə" softly, like in "sofa."
- Dropping the "n": A common mistake is omitting the "n" sound, pronouncing it as "co-nection" /kəˈnɛkʃən/. This changes the word's clarity and meaning. Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "n" sound in "con."
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers may overemphasize the "t" in "connection," making it sound like "con-nect-tion" /kəˈnɛkʃən/. The "t" should be softer and less pronounced. Tip: Blend "t" smoothly into the following sounds.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may pronounce "connection" with a long "e," saying /kəˈniːkʃən/. The correct pronunciation has a short "e" sound in the second syllable. Tip: Practice with words like "pet" to get the short vowel sound right.