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exclamation
Definition:
(nou) an abrupt excited utterance (nou) a loud complaint or protest or reproach (nou) an exclamatory rhetorical device
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən
Examples:
Note the exclamation mark at the end.
The apostrophe is a remnant of the original exclamation mark.
The full stop, the colon, the question mark and the exclamation mark are used.
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Common mistakes of exclamation pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "exclaˈmation" instead of the correct "ˌexkləˈmeɪʃən". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable in "exclamation".
- Overemphasizing the "x": Some pronounce "exclamation" as "ˈɛkskləˌmeɪʃən", overemphasizing the "x". Tip: Focus on a softer "ex" sound, pronounced more like "ˌɛk" rather than "ˈɛks".
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to shorten "exclamation" to "ˌɛkˈmeɪʃən", omitting the middle syllable. Tip: Pronounce all syllables clearly: "ˌex-klə-ˈmeɪ-shən".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some say "exclamation" with an incorrect vowel, like "ˈɛkskləˌmeɪtʃən". Tip: Use the correct vowel sounds, ensuring "exclamation" includes "ə" in the second syllable.
- Blending syllables: Learners may blend syllables, saying "exclamashun". Tip: Keep syllables distinct: "ˌex-klə-ˈmeɪ-shən" to ensure clarity in pronunciation.