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destruction
Definition:
(nou) the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists (nou) an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something (nou) a final state
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈstrʌkʃən
Examples:
The culmination was the destruction of the city.
The destruction was seen as retribution.
He was the dragonfly on the anvil of destruction.
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Common mistakes of destruction pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "de-ˈstruc-tion." The correct stress is on the third syllable, "de-ˌstruc-ˈtion." Tip: Remember to emphasize the "tion" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "destruction" with a short "u" sound, like "dɪ-ˈstrʌk-tion." In both US and UK pronunciations, it should have a schwa sound, "dɪ-ˈstrʌk-ʃən." Tip: Practice the schwa sound for smoother pronunciation.
- Missing the "t" sound: Learners often omit the "t" in "destruction," saying "de-ˈstruc-tion." The "t" is important and should be pronounced clearly as /t/. Tip: Focus on articulating the "t" to enhance clarity.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some speakers pronounce "destruction" as a three-syllable word, "de-struc-tion." It is a four-syllable word: "de-ˌstruc-ˈtion." Tip: Break the word down into its four syllables for better accuracy.
- Inconsistent vowel length: Some confuse the vowel lengths in "destruction," pronouncing it as "de-ˌstrɪk-tion." The correct pronunciation includes a longer vowel sound in the second syllable, "de-ˌstruc-ˈtion." Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the correct vowel length.