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education
Definition:
(nou) the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill (nou) knowledge acquired by learning and instruction (nou) the gradual process of acquiring knowledge (nou) the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university) (nou) the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) (nou) the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌedʒʊˈkeɪʃən
Examples:
The framework of education in the school.
The ministry of education accredits the programs of the college.
The college has been a national pacesetter in education.
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Common mistakes of education pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ed-u-ˈca-tion." The correct pronunciation is "ˌedʒʊˈkeɪʃən" in US English and "ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən" in UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce "education" with an unclear vowel sound, like "ˈedʒəˌkeɪʃən." This mispronunciation alters the clarity of the word. Tip: Focus on the "u" sound, which should be pronounced as "ʊ" in US and "jʊ" in UK.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, resulting in "ˈedkeɪʃən." This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Practice saying all four syllables: "ed-u-ca-tion" to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect "t" sound: Some learners mispronounce the "t" in "education" as a softer "d" sound, saying "ˌedʒʊˈkeɪʃən." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Pronounce the "t" clearly, as in "ˈkeɪʃən," to maintain the word's integrity.
- Final syllable stress: A frequent error is placing stress on the last syllable, saying "ed-u-ca-ˈtion." This shifts the emphasis incorrectly. Tip: Keep the stress on the third syllable to pronounce it accurately: "ˌedʒʊˈkeɪʃən" (US) or "ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən" (UK).