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exhaustion

Definition:

(nou) extreme fatigue (nou) serious weakening and loss of energy (nou) the act of exhausting something entirely

Phonetic Transcription:

ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən

Examples:

They died of hunger and exhaustion.

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Related Words:

tired

emotional

fatigue

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Common mistakes of exhaustion pronunciation

Stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ex-ˈhaustion" instead of the correct "ˈexhaustion". Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
Vowel sound confusion: The "au" in "exhaustion" is often mispronounced as /ɔː/ or /ɑː/ instead of the correct /ɔˈs/. Tip: Practice the /ɔː/ sound by listening to native speakers.
Silent letters: Many people forget the silent "h" in "exhaustion", pronouncing it as "ex-haw-stion". Tip: Remember that "exhaustion" starts with the sound /ɪɡ/ and not /h/.
Ending sound: Some may drop the "n" sound, pronouncing it as "exhaustio". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Always ensure the final "n" is pronounced clearly to complete the word.
Syllable count: Learners sometimes miscount the syllables, saying "exhaustion" has only two instead of three. Tip: Break it down into "ex-haust-ion" to reinforce the three-syllable structure.

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How do you pronounce "exhaustion"?

You pronounce "exhaustion" as /ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/ in UK English and /ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/ in US English. The primary stress is on the second syllable, "zau," which sounds like "zaw."

What are the syllables in "exhaustion"?

The word "exhaustion" has three syllables: "ex," "haust," and "ion." When saying it, make sure to clearly pronounce each part, especially the stressed "haust."

Is there a schwa sound in "exhaustion"?

Yes, there is a schwa sound in the last syllable of "exhaustion." The "ion" is pronounced as /ʃən/, where the "i" is reduced to a schwa, sounding like "shun."

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "exhaustion"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "ex-HAUS-tion" instead of the correct "ex-HAUS-tion." Remember, the stress is on the second syllable, which helps with clarity.