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description
Definition:
(nou) a statement that represents something in words (nou) the act of describing something (nou) sort or variety
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈskrɪpʃən
Examples:
The detailed description of the microscope is gone.
A detailed description of the quenching process is reported in.
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Common mistakes of description pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "de-ˈskrɪp-ʃən". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "dɪ-ˈskrɪp-ʃən" (US) and "dɪ-ˈskrɪp-ʃən" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "ˈskrɪp" part.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "dee" instead of "dɪ". This leads to mispronunciation as "dee-ˈskrɪp-ʃən". The correct pronunciation is "dɪ-ˈskrɪp-ʃən". Tip: Practice saying "dɪ" as in "dip" to get it right.
- Final syllable mispronunciation: Learners might say "descrip-tion" with a hard "t" sound, instead of the correct "ʃən". This makes it sound unnatural. Tip: Remember that "ʃ" in "ʃən" is softer and should flow smoothly.
- Syllable omission: Some people drop the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "descrip-ʃən". This is incorrect and can confuse listeners. Tip: Ensure you clearly pronounce the "t" before "ʃən" to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasis on "tion": Occasionally, learners may stress the "tion" too much, leading to "descrip-ˈʃən". The stress should be on "ˈskrɪp", not on "tion". Tip: Keep the "tion" light and quick to maintain the natural flow of the word.