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divination
Definition:
(nou) successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck (nou) a prediction uttered under divine inspiration (nou) the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən
Examples:
Hermes learned from the Thriae the arts of fortune telling and divination.
The practice of divination was forbidden.
A soothsayer is a person engaging in divination.
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Common mistakes of divination pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "di-vi-ˈna-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən". Tip: Focus on the "na" being the emphasized part.
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers pronounce the "i" in "divination" as a long "ee" sound, saying "dee-vin-ˈa-tion". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i": "ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən". Tip: Practice saying "bit" to get the right sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners often extend the "a" sound in "divination", resulting in "divin-ˈa-tion". The correct pronunciation has a diphthong: "ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən". Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the correct vowel length.
- Missing syllables: Some may drop the first syllable, saying "ˈvin-ˈa-tion". This omits the important "di" sound. The full pronunciation is "ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən". Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure you pronounce each one.
- Final "tion" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce the ending as "tion" like "shun", saying "divin-ˈa-shun". The correct ending is "ˈneɪʃən". Tip: Practice the "shun" sound by comparing it to words like "nation".