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distinction
Definition:
(nou) a discrimination between things as different and distinct (nou) high status importance owing to marked superiority (nou) a distinguishing quality (nou) a distinguishing difference
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈstɪŋkʃən
Examples:
There is a distinction between senescent cells.
The distinction between horticulture and gardening is important.
The distinction between the three is alway fuzzy.
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Common mistakes of distinction pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "di-ˈstinc-tion." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "dis-ˈtinc-tion." Tip: Focus on the primary stress on "tinc" to pronounce it correctly.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to skip the vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "dstinction." The correct pronunciation includes the vowel: "dis-ˈtinc-tion." Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "i" in "dis" clearly.
- Confusing the "t" sound: Some speakers may pronounce the "t" as a "d," resulting in "dis-ˈdinc-tion." The correct sound is a clear "t": "dis-ˈtinc-tion." Tip: Practice the "t" sound by saying "top" before attempting "distinction."
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes pronounce the "i" in "dis" too long, saying "dee." The correct vowel is short: "dis-ˈtinc-tion." Tip: Keep the "i" brief, similar to the "i" in "sit."
- Mispronouncing the final "tion": Some may say "distinc-ˈshun" instead of "dis-ˈtinc-tion." The correct ending is "tion" pronounced as "shun." Tip: Practice saying "nation" to get comfortable with the "tion" sound.