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crucifixion
Definition:
(nou) the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross (nou) the death of Jesus by crucifixion (nou) the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
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The altar portrays the crucifixion.
He survived the crucifixion and did not die an accursed death.
He lived a sinless life and died by crucifixion for the sins of the world.
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Common mistakes of crucifixion pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "cru-ci-fix-ion" instead of the correct "cru-ci-ˈfix-ion". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the "fix" syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "u" in "crucifixion" is often mispronounced as "oo" instead of the correct "ju". This leads to saying "kroo-ci-fix-ion". Tip: Focus on pronouncing the "u" as in "you" for accuracy.
- Omitting syllables: Some people may drop the "i" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "crucfixion". This changes the word significantly. Tip: Make sure to articulate all syllables clearly: "cru-ci-ˈfix-ion".
- Confusing "x" sound: The "x" in "crucifixion" can be mispronounced as "ks" instead of the correct "k" sound. This leads to saying "cru-ci-fiks-ion". Tip: Practice the "fix" part by emphasizing the "k" sound before the "s".
- Blending syllables: Learners sometimes blend the "ci" and "fix" together, pronouncing it as "cruci-fixion". This can obscure the word's clarity. Tip: Separate the syllables distinctly: "cru-ci-ˈfix-ion" to ensure proper pronunciation.