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exhibition
Definition:
(nou) the act of exhibiting (nou) a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌeksɪˈbɪʃən
Examples:
The exhibition was held in the museum.
Cityscape is the most important exhibition.
The curator of the exhibition was David Bailey.
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Common mistakes of exhibition pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ex-hi-BI-tion" instead of the correct "ex-hi-BI-tion" (ˌɛk.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "h": A common mistake is to pronounce the "h" in "exhibition" too strongly, leading to "h-exhibition." This is incorrect. Tip: The "h" should be soft and not overly prominent.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Many people pronounce the last syllable as "shun" instead of the correct schwa sound "shən" (ˌɛk.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to ensure you include the soft "ə" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners might pronounce the "i" in the second syllable as a long "ee" sound, saying "ex-ee-BI-tion." This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, as in "bit," to get it right.
- Skipping syllables: A frequent error is to shorten "exhibition" to "exhibit," losing the full pronunciation. This changes the meaning. Tip: Always pronounce all syllables clearly to maintain the word's integrity.