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immersion
Definition:
(nou) sinking until covered completely with water (nou) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse (nou) complete attention; intense mental effort (nou) a form of baptism in which part or all of a person's body is submerged (nou) the act of wetting something by submerging it
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈmɜːʃən
Examples:
The early bapistries provided ample water for the immersion of adults.
The immersion in hot water also kills the silkworm larvae.
In other words, it was immersion, not submersion.
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Common mistakes of immersion pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "im-ˈmer-sion". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the last syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: /ɪˈmɜr.ʒən/ (US) and /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the last syllable for correct emphasis.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "immersion" with a short "i" as in "bit", saying "ɪm-ˈmer-sion". The correct pronunciation starts with a more open vowel sound as in "sit": /ɪˈmɜr.ʒən/ (US) and /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/ (UK). Tip: Practice the "i" sound in "bit" versus the "i" in "immersion".
- Overemphasizing the "m": Some speakers may overly stress the "m" sound at the beginning, leading to "ˈimm-ersion". This can make the word sound awkward. The correct pronunciation is smoother: /ɪˈmɜr.ʒən/ (US) and /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "m" soft and fluid.
- Skipping the "r" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "r" sound, resulting in "i-ˈme-sion". The "r" is crucial for clarity. The correct forms include the "r": /ɪˈmɜr.ʒən/ (US) and /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/ (UK). Tip: Ensure the "r" is pronounced clearly.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may say "immersion" as "immershion", adding an extra "sh" sound. This is incorrect. The word ends with a "zh" sound, not "sh": /ɪˈmɜr.ʒən/ (US) and /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/ (UK). Tip: Listen for the "zh" sound to avoid confusion.