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contribution
Definition:
(nou) the part played by a person in bringing about a result (nou) a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause (nou) act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity (nou) an amount of money contributed (nou) a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən
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Intentionality is not relevant to contribution.
The rest of the contribution is editorial.
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Common mistakes of contribution pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-ˌtri-ˈbution". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "con-ˈtri-bu-tion". Tip: Practice saying "con-TRI-bu-tion" to emphasize the right syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce the "i" in "contribution" as a short "i" sound, saying "con-trib-ˈu-tion". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound: "con-trib-ˈjuː-tion". Tip: Focus on the "u" as a long sound, like in "you".
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is to reduce "contribution" to three syllables, saying "con-ˈtri-bshun". This omits the "u", making it sound incomplete. Tip: Remember to articulate all four syllables clearly: "con-trib-ˈu-tion".
- Incorrect ending sound: Some learners pronounce the end of "contribution" as "con-trib-ˈu-tion" with a short "i" sound, rather than the correct long "u" sound in both US and UK: "con-trib-ˈjuː-tion". Tip: Practice the "u" to ensure it sounds like "you".
- Overemphasizing consonants: A few speakers may overly stress the "t" in "contribution", leading to a harsh pronunciation like "con-tri-ˈbution". The "t" should be softer. Tip: Keep the "t" subtle and smooth, focusing more on the vowels.