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decision
Definition:
(nou) the act of making up your mind about something (nou) a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration (nou) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred (nou) the outcome of a game or contest (nou) the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈsɪʒən
Examples:
The choosing of the name was a mutual decision.
The follower observes the decision of the leader and chooses his quantity.
The appellate decision affirms the trial decision.
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Common mistakes of decision pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "de-CI-sion" instead of "de-CI-sion" (ˈdɪsɪʒən in US, dɪˈsɪʒən in UK). Tip: Remember to stress the "CI" syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Mispronouncing the "e" in "decision" can lead to confusion. Some say "dih-SI-sion" with a short "e" sound. Tip: Practice the correct pronunciation with the long "i" sound, as in "dɪs".
- Ending sounds: Many people drop the final "n" sound, pronouncing it as "deci-sio" instead of "decision". Tip: Ensure you articulate the "n" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Syllable reduction: Some learners may reduce "decision" to two syllables, saying "de-cision". This is incorrect. Tip: Keep all three syllables distinct: "de-CI-sion" to sound natural.
- Consonant confusion: Some individuals might confuse the "s" and "z" sounds, pronouncing it as "de-SI-sion". Tip: Focus on the "s" sound in the middle to achieve the correct pronunciation.