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dissertation

Definition:

(nou) a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən

Examples:

The latter was the subject of his doctoral dissertation.

It was also the dissertation of Boon.

The dissertation writing is intense at the moment.

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Related Words:

thesis

statement

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Common mistakes of dissertation pronunciation

Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "dis-ser-ˈta-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌdɪs.ərˈteɪ.ʃən" in US and "ˌdɪs.əˈteɪ.ʃən" in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize "teɪ" for clarity.
Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the first syllable as "diss" instead of "dɪs". This can lead to sounding unclear. The correct pronunciation is "ˌdɪs.ərˈteɪ.ʃən" in US and "ˌdɪs.əˈteɪ.ʃən" in UK. Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel sound short.
Silent letters: A common mistake is overemphasizing the "t" sound in "dissertation". The "t" is not pronounced strongly. In both US and UK, it's more of a soft sound. Tip: Practice saying it quickly to smooth out the "t".
Ending sound: Learners often drop the "n" in the final syllable, saying "dissertay-shun". The correct ending is "ʃən", as in "dissertation". Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "n" clearly for proper enunciation.
Syllable count: Some may mistakenly think "dissertation" has four syllables, pronouncing it as "dis-ser-ta-tion". The correct syllable count is three: "ˌdɪs.ərˈteɪ.ʃən" in US and "ˌdɪs.əˈteɪ.ʃən" in UK. Tip: Clap for each syllable to reinforce the correct count.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "dissertation" correctly?

The word "dissertation" is pronounced as /ˌdɪs.ərˈteɪ.ʃən/ in both American and British English. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "teɪ," while the first syllable has a secondary stress.

What are the syllables in "dissertation"?

"Dissertation" has four syllables: "dis," "ser," "ta," and "tion." You can break it down as dis-er-ta-tion to help with pronunciation.

Is there a schwa sound in "dissertation"?

Yes, there is a schwa sound in the second syllable of "dissertation," pronounced as "ser." This is common in unstressed syllables, making it sound softer.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "dissertation"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often placing it on the first syllable instead of the third. Remember to emphasize "teɪ" for correct pronunciation.