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extinction
Definition:
(nou) no longer active; extinguished (nou) no longer in existence (nou) the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation (nou) complete annihilation (nou) a conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus (nou) the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən
Examples:
The animal was in danger of the extinction.
Endangered animals are facing imminent extirpation or extinction.
This included the extinction of the dinosaurs.
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Common mistakes of extinction pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ex-ˈtinc-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ek-ˈstɪŋk-ʃən". Tip: Focus on the "stɪŋk" part to emphasize the right syllable.
- Dropping the "t": It's common to hear "exinc-tion" without the "t" sound. The correct pronunciation includes the "t", heard in "ek-ˈstɪŋk-ʃən". Tip: Practice saying "t" clearly to avoid this mistake.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "eks" instead of "ek". The correct pronunciation is "ek-ˈstɪŋk-ʃən". Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish the correct vowel sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "i": Learners sometimes stress the "i" in the second syllable, saying "ex-tin-ˈction". The correct pronunciation keeps the second syllable short: "ek-ˈstɪŋk-ʃən". Tip: Practice with the word "sing" to get the short vowel sound right.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some might say "ex-ˈtink-shun" instead of "ek-ˈstɪŋk-ʃən". The "k" sound should be clear and the ending should sound like "ʃən". Tip: Break the word down into parts to master the ending sound.