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expression
Definition:
(nou) the feelings expressed on a person's face (nou) expression without words (nou) the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions (nou) a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations (nou) the style of expressing yourself (nou) a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement (nou) the process of expressing a gene (nou) a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit (nou) the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪkˈspreʃən
Examples:
As a high expression of lapidary art, it is closely related to the jewelers art.
The face is withered like that of a corpse and wears an expression of misery.
The two acre garden is a masterful expression of the art moderne style.
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Common mistakes of expression pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ex-PRES-sion" /ɛkˈsprɛʃən/ instead of the correct first syllable stress. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: "EX-pression".
- Overpronouncing the "e": Some speakers overly articulate the "e" in "expression", leading to a sound like "e-express-tion". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the initial "e" short and clear: /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/.
- Dropping the "s" sound: A common mistake is to say "ex-pression" /ɛkˈprɛʃən/ without the "s" sound, making it sound like "ex-pression". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "s" clearly to avoid miscommunication.
- Mispronouncing the "x": Some learners pronounce the "x" in "expression" as a "z" sound, saying "ez-pression". This is incorrect. Tip: Pronounce the "x" as /ks/ to maintain the correct sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "expression" with "impression" or "suppression", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the unique sounds of "expression" /ɛkˈsprɛʃən/ to differentiate it from others.