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exhortation

Definition:

(nou) a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action (nou) the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌeksɔːˈteɪʃən

Examples:

It's exhortation of others to criticise.

The man expressed an exhortation.

It is definitely not an exhortation to one of the parts.

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Common mistakes of exhortation pronunciation

Stress placement error: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ex-hor-ˈta-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ex-ˌhor-ˈta-tion". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on "ta".
Vowel confusion: Many pronounce the "o" in "exhortation" as a long "o" sound, saying "ex-hor-ˈtation". The correct pronunciation has a short "o" sound, as in "horrible": /ɔː/ in UK and /ɔ/ in US. Tip: Practice with "horror" to master the sound.
Missing syllable: Some speakers tend to drop the second syllable, saying "ex-ˈta-tion". This omits the important "hor" syllable. The complete pronunciation is "ex-ˌhor-ˈta-tion". Tip: Break the word down into syllables to ensure all are pronounced.
Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes pronounce the "a" in "exhortation" too short, saying "ex-hor-ta-ˈtion". The correct pronunciation has a longer "a" sound: /eɪ/ in UK and /eɪ/ in US. Tip: Compare with "station" to get the vowel length right.
Mispronouncing the "t": Some individuals pronounce the "t" in "exhortation" softly, saying "ex-hor-da-ˈtion". The "t" should be clearly pronounced as /t/. Tip: Emphasize the "t" as you would in "top" to improve clarity.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "exhortation" in American English?

In American English, "exhortation" is pronounced as /ˌɛk.sɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən/ with the primary stress on the third syllable. The initial "ex" sounds like "ɛk", similar to "echo", and the "or" is pronounced as "ɔːr".

What is the British pronunciation of "exhortation"?

In British English, "exhortation" is pronounced as /ˌɛk.sɔːˈteɪ.ʃən/, which is quite similar to the American version. The stress also falls on the third syllable, making it easy to recognize across dialects.

How many syllables are in "exhortation"?

The word "exhortation" has four syllables: "ex-hor-ta-tion". Each syllable is pronounced clearly, with the third syllable receiving the primary stress.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "exhortation"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often placing it on the second syllable instead of the third. Remember that the correct pronunciation emphasizes "ta" in "exhortation" to avoid confusion.