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expedition
Definition:
(nou) a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country (nou) an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose (nou) a journey organized for a particular purpose (nou) a journey taken for pleasure (nou) the property of being prompt and efficient
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌekspɪˈdɪʃən
Examples:
They sailed at the head of the expedition.
All of the members of the expedition died.
Mahdi's frostbite was an embarrassment to the expedition.
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Common mistakes of expedition pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ex-pe-'DI-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable, "ex-pe-ˈDI-tion" (US) / "ex-pe-ˈDɪ-ʃən" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "DI".
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "expedition" with a short "i" sound, as in "expedi-'shun". The correct pronunciation uses a short "ɪ" in the second syllable, "ex-pe-ˈDI-tion". Tip: Listen for the clearer "ɪ" sound.
- Silent letters: Learners often mispronounce "expedition" by adding an "h" sound, saying "h-ex-pedition". In fact, the "h" is silent, and it should start with "ex". Tip: Focus on the initial "ex" sound without adding "h".
- Syllable omission: Some speakers drop the second syllable, saying "ex-'DI-tion". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ex-pe-ˈDI-tion". Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid omissions.
- Final "tion" pronunciation: A common mistake is pronouncing "tion" like "shun" instead of "ʃən". The correct pronunciation is "ex-pe-ˈDI-ʃən" (US) / "ex-pe-ˈDɪ-ʃən" (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the "ʃ" sound at the end.