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culmination
Definition:
(nou) a final climactic stage (nou) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon (nou) the decisive moment in a novel or play (nou) a concluding action
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkʌlmɪˈneɪʃən
Examples:
The culmination was the destruction of the city.
The dismissal was the culmination of the crisis.
The mission model is the culmination.
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Common mistakes of culmination pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "cul-minˈa-tion". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable: "cul-miˈna-tion". Tip: Practice saying "cul-mi-NA-tion" to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "culmination" with an incorrect vowel in the first syllable, sounding like "kʌl". The correct pronunciation is "ˈkʌl" in US and "ˈkʌl" in UK. Tip: Focus on the "u" sound as in "cup".
- Omitting syllables: Some may pronounce it as "culminashun", dropping the "t" sound. The correct pronunciation includes the "t": "cul-mi-ˈna-tion". Tip: Break the word into syllables: "cul-mi-na-tion" to ensure you pronounce each part.
- Mispronouncing "tion": Learners often pronounce "tion" as "shun", which is correct, but may confuse it with "shun" in other contexts. The correct sound is "ˈneɪ" as in "nation". Tip: Practice with words like "station" to master this ending.
- Blending syllables: Some might blend "cul" and "mi" together, saying "culmi-nation". This can lead to confusion. The correct separation is "cul-mi-ˈna-tion". Tip: Say each syllable distinctly to clarify the pronunciation.