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extension
Definition:
(nou) a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt (nou) act of expanding in scope; making more widely available (nou) the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions (nou) an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students (nou) act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb (nou) a string of characters beginning with a period and followed by one or more letters; the optional second part of a PC computer filename (nou) the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to (nou) the ability to raise the working leg high in the air (nou) amount or degree or range to which something extends (nou) an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line (nou) an addition to the length of something (nou) an addition that extends a main building
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪkˈstenʃən
Examples:
In such actions, the extension is invariably provided with the extension guide.
No extension of the gamut is provided.
A part of the building or the extension is the kindergarten.
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Common mistakes of extension pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ex-ˈTEN-sion". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable: "ex-ˈTEN-sion". Tip: Practice saying "ex-ˈTEN-sion" to get the stress right.
- Omitting the "t" sound: It's common to drop the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "ex-ˈSEN-sion". This can lead to misunderstandings. The correct pronunciation includes the "t": "ex-ˈTEN-sion". Tip: Emphasize the "t" to clarify your speech.
- Mispronouncing the "s" sound: Some may say "ex-ˈTEN-zhun" instead of "ex-ˈTEN-sion". The correct sound is a clear "s". Tip: Focus on the "s" sound to ensure accuracy in pronunciation.
- Confusing "extension" with "extention": This common misspelling can lead to mispronunciation. Remember, the correct spelling is "extension", with a "s" sound. Tip: Always check the spelling to help reinforce correct pronunciation.
- Blending sounds improperly: Some might blend sounds, saying "ex-ten-ˈSHUN" instead of "ex-ˈTEN-sion". This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "ex-ˈTEN-sion" and practice each part separately.