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constellation
Definition:
(nou) an arrangement of parts or elements (nou) a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkɒnstəˈleɪʃən
Examples:
The drinking gourd is a constellation of stars.
The star is among the Aries constellation.
The star is located at the bottom of the constellation.
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Common mistakes of constellation pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "con-stel-ˈla-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "con-ˌstel-ˈla-tion". Tip: Remember to emphasize "la" more when pronouncing the word.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may mispronounce the "o" in "con" as a long vowel, sounding like "cone". The correct pronunciation is with a short "o": /ˈkɒn/ (UK) or /ˈkɑn/ (US). Tip: Keep the vowel short, similar to "on".
- Overemphasis on "tion": Learners often stress the "tion" too heavily, making it sound like "con-stel-lay-ˈshun". The correct pronunciation is "con-stel-ˈla-tion", with a lighter touch on "tion". Tip: Focus on the "la" for proper stress.
- Missing the schwa: Some people omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "con-stel-ˈla-tion" instead of "con-ˌstel-ˈla-tion". The schwa is important for fluent pronunciation. Tip: Practice saying the second syllable softly, like "stel".
- Incorrect syllable division: A common mistake is to divide the syllables incorrectly, saying "con-stel-la-tion". The correct division is "con-stel-la-tion". Tip: Break it down into three parts: "con", "stel", "la-tion" to maintain clarity.