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exception
Definition:
(nou) a deliberate act of omission (nou) an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization (nou) grounds for adverse criticism
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪkˈsepʃən
Examples:
An exception is the Brimstone Cup.
Honesty is the exception and peculation.
One exception is the parallelism.
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Common mistakes of exception pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ex-cep-'tion" instead of the correct "ex-'cep-tion". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, marked as ˈ in IPA.
- Omitting the "c" sound: It's common to hear "exception" pronounced as "ex-ception" without the "c" sound, leading to confusion. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "c" clearly, as it is essential to the word's integrity. IPA: /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ (US), /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the first vowel as "e" instead of the correct "ɛ" sound, resulting in "e-ception". Tip: Focus on producing the short "e" sound as in "bed" for accuracy. IPA: /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ (US), /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ (UK).
- Blending syllables: Learners might blend the syllables, saying "excep-tion" as one syllable. Tip: Practice separating the syllables clearly: "ex-cep" and "tion" to maintain clarity. IPA: /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ (US), /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "tion": Some speakers stress the "tion" too much, saying "excep-tion" with an exaggerated final syllable. Tip: Keep the "tion" sound softer and more connected to the previous syllable. IPA: /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ (US), /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ (UK).