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execution
Definition:
(nou) putting a condemned person to death (nou) the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it (nou) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer (nou) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable (nou) a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out (nou) the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order (nou) unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən
Examples:
It is about the control of the execution.
No execution could be done.
The judge delayed the execution.
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Common mistakes of execution pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ex-ˌe-cu-ˈtion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən". Tip: Remember that the main stress falls on "cu".
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce "execution" with a short "i" sound, saying "ˌɛk.sɪˈkɪʃ.ən". The correct pronunciation uses a long "u" sound: "ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən". Tip: Focus on elongating the "u" in the third syllable.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the middle syllable, resulting in "ex-ˈcution". This alters the word's clarity. The full pronunciation is "ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən". Tip: Practice saying all syllables clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Final "n" sound: Some might pronounce "execution" without clearly articulating the final "n", leading to "ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃə". The correct form is "ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən". Tip: Pay attention to the nasal sound at the end to ensure clarity.
- Consonant blending: Learners may incorrectly blend sounds, pronouncing it as "ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuːʃən". The correct pronunciation separates the "ʃ" and "ən" sounds: "ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən". Tip: Practice slowing down your pronunciation to avoid blending sounds.