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graduation
Definition:
(nou) the successful completion of a program of study (nou) an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred (nou) a line (as on a vessel or ruler) that marks a measurement (nou) the act of arranging in grades
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɡrædʒʊˈeɪʃən
Examples:
The graduation of 2011 will be the 100th graduation ceremony of the school.
The first graduation of the high school happened in 1926.
The school also has the highest graduation rate of any high school in the state.
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Common mistakes of graduation pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "gra-du-ˈa-tion" instead of the correct "ˌgra-dʒu-ˈeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable.
- Omitting the "u" sound: It's common to pronounce "graduation" as "gra-deɪ-ʃən," dropping the "u" sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "ju" clearly, as in "ˌgra-dʒu-ˈeɪ-ʃən".
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some say "graduation" with a short "a" sound, like "ˌgrædʒ-u-ˈeɪ-ʃən." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the first syllable. Tip: Focus on the first syllable sounding like "gra" with a relaxed vowel.
- Confusing syllable count: Learners may treat "graduation" as having three syllables, pronouncing it as "gra-du-a-tion." The correct pronunciation has four syllables. Tip: Break it down into "gra-dju-a-tion" to keep track of each syllable.
- Blending sounds: Some might blend the "dju" sound, saying "gra-ˈeɪ-ʃən" instead of "ˌgra-dʒu-ˈeɪ-ʃən." Tip: Pay attention to the transition between "gra" and "dju" to maintain clarity in pronunciation.