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evolution
Definition:
(nou) a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) (nou) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌiːvəˈluːʃən
Examples:
This is the Timeline of the evolution of the science and technology.
The development of the holiday followed the evolution of the militia.
The evolution of life and the development of the human mind.
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Common mistakes of evolution pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˌevoˈluːʃən". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌɛv.əˈluː.ʃən". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "lu" in "evolution".
- Mispronouncing the "v": A common mistake is pronouncing the "v" as "b", resulting in "evolution" sounding like "ebolution". In both US and UK English, the "v" is pronounced as /v/. Tip: Practice saying "v" by placing your top teeth gently on your bottom lip.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Some learners tend to overemphasize the first "o", making it sound like "eevolution". The correct pronunciation is with a short "e" sound: /ɛ/. Tip: Say "ev" quickly to maintain the correct sound.
- Skipping the "u": Some may omit the "u" in the second syllable, leading to "evoltion". The "u" is essential for clarity and is pronounced as /ə/. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "ev-o-lu-tion" to ensure you include every sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might confuse the vowel sounds in "evolution", leading to incorrect pronunciations like "ev-uh-loo-shun". The correct sounds are /ɛv.əˈluː.ʃən/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle differences in vowel sounds.