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contrition
Definition:
(nou) sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈtrɪʃən
Examples:
The community has great capacity to forgive users who express contrition.
He seemed to be in genuine contrition.
He shows evidence of contrition.
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Common mistakes of contrition pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Many learners confuse the vowel sounds in "contrition". The first syllable is pronounced with a short "o" sound /kənˈtrɪʃən/ in US English and /kɒnˈtrɪʃən/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "o" to distinguish it from other vowel sounds.
- Stress placement: Some people mistakenly place the stress on the first syllable, saying "CON-trition". The correct stress is on the second syllable: /kənˈtrɪʃən/. Tip: Practice saying "trition" with emphasis to reinforce the correct stress pattern.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, saying "con-trish" instead of "con-trition". The full pronunciation includes all three syllables. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "con-tri-tion" to ensure you pronounce each part.
- "t" sound mispronunciation: Some may pronounce the "t" in "contrition" as a "d" sound, saying "con-drition". The "t" should be clear as /t/. Tip: Pay attention to tongue placement; the tip should touch the roof of your mouth for a crisp "t" sound.
- Final "ion" mispronunciation: Learners often mispronounce the ending "tion" as "shun" instead of the correct /ʃən/. Tip: Practice the ending separately by saying "tion" clearly, focusing on the "sh" sound followed by a soft "ən".