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inspiration
Definition:
(nou) arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity (nou) a product of your creative thinking and work (nou) a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem (nou) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings (nou) arousing to a particular emotion or action (nou) the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən
Examples:
That was the inspiration for the sketch.
This was the inspiration to the director.
Thanks for the inspiration and the review.
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Common mistakes of inspiration pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "in-spi-ˈra-tion". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable: "in-ˌspi-ˈra-tion". Tip: Focus on the "ra" for the main stress.
- Overemphasizing the "in": Some pronounce "inspiration" as "ˈin-spi-ˌra-tion", placing too much emphasis on the first syllable. This leads to an unnatural flow. Tip: Keep "in" light and smooth to maintain the rhythm.
- Ignoring the "s": A common mistake is to pronounce "inspiration" without the "s" sound, saying "in-pi-ˈra-tion". This omission alters the word significantly. Tip: Clearly articulate the "s" to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the "a" in "inspiration" as a short "a", saying "in-spi-ˈra-tion". The correct sound is a long "a" as in "day". Tip: Practice saying "ra" with a clear long vowel to improve accuracy.
- Skipping the second syllable: A frequent error is to reduce "inspiration" to "in-ˈra-tion", omitting the "spi" entirely. This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Make sure to pronounce each syllable distinctly to preserve the word's integrity.