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defamation
Definition:
(nou) a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions (nou) an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌdefəˈmeɪʃən
Examples:
The band is threatening to sue the AFA for libel and defamation.
Lin Wood is a leading defamation and libel attorney in the the United States.
That resulted in a defamation and removal of the positive.
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Common mistakes of defamation pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ˌdef-ə-ˈmeɪ-shən". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌdef-ə-ˈmeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Remember that the stress falls on "meɪ".
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "dee" instead of "def". The correct pronunciation is "ˈdɛf". Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, like in "bed".
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers may pronounce it with four syllables, saying "ˌdef-ə-ˈmeɪ-shən". The correct form has only three: "ˌdef-ə-ˈmeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Practice saying it slowly to ensure you use three syllables.
- Incorrect final sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the last syllable as "shun" instead of "ʃən". The correct pronunciation is "ˈmeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Listen to native speakers to get the subtle sound right.
- Ignoring the "a": Some may drop the "a" sound in the second syllable, saying "def-mation". The correct form includes the "a": "ˌdef-ə-ˈmeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Emphasize the "ə" to ensure clarity in pronunciation.