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examination
Definition:
(nou) the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) (nou) a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge (nou) formal systematic questioning (nou) a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) (nou) the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən
Examples:
The medical examiner is guessing the 5th based on the examination.
The basis for that is the collection and examination of the evidence.
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Common mistakes of examination pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "ex-am-i-ˈna-tion". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "ex-am-i-ˈna-tion". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the "na" part.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "examination" with a short "i" sound, saying "ex-ˈam-i-na-tion". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the second syllable: "ex-ə-ˈna-tion". Tip: Focus on softening the "i" to an "ə" sound.
- Final syllable mispronunciation: Learners often say "examination" as "ex-am-i-ˈna-tion" with a clear "t" sound at the end. The correct pronunciation has a softer ending: "ex-am-i-ˈna-tion". Tip: Practice blending the last syllable smoothly.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers may overly stress each syllable, saying "EX-am-I-na-TION". The correct pronunciation has a more natural rhythm: "ex-am-i-ˈna-tion". Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic their flow for better rhythm.
- Syllable omission: Some may drop the second syllable, saying "ex-ˈna-tion". This changes the word and is incorrect. The full pronunciation is "ex-am-i-ˈna-tion". Tip: Break the word down into parts to ensure you include every syllable.