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consumption
Definition:
(nou) the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) (nou) involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body (nou) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing (nou) the act of consuming something
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈsʌmpʃən
Examples:
Modern food consumption typifies the process of rationalization.
A gastronome pays attention to and loves food, mainly in the consumption.
During their mealtime, Maya noted Troy's consumption of too much food.
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Common mistakes of consumption pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "con-SUMP-tion" instead of "con-SUMP-tion" (ˌkənˈsʌmpʃən). Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable for clarity.
- Vowel confusion: Mispronouncing the first vowel sound as "o" instead of "ə" can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation is "kən" (ˌkənˈsʌmpʃən). Tip: Practice saying "kən" to get the right sound.
- Final "tion" sound: Some may pronounce "tion" as "shun" instead of the correct "ʃən". This can lead to saying "con-SUMP-shun". Tip: Focus on the "sh" sound in "ʃən" for accuracy.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Over-pronouncing the "m" or "p" can disrupt the flow, making it sound unnatural. The correct flow is "kən-SUMP-tion" (ˌkənˈsʌmpʃən). Tip: Keep consonants soft to maintain smooth pronunciation.
- Dropping syllables: Some speakers may drop the unstressed syllable, resulting in "consump-shun". This omits the first syllable "con". Tip: Ensure to pronounce all syllables for full clarity.