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introduction

Definition:

(nou) the act of beginning something new (nou) the first section of a communication (nou) formally making a person known to another or to the public (nou) a basic or elementary instructional text (nou) a new proposal (nou) the act of putting one thing into another (nou) the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən

Examples:

The introduction of the book is in Italian.

In the introduction there is that not about the books epigraph.

Lewis wrote the introduction to the book.

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Common mistakes of introduction pronunciation

Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-trə-ˈdʌk-ʃən" instead of the correct stress on the third syllable, "in-ˌtrɒd-ˈʌk-ʃən" (UK) or "in-ˌtrɑː-ˈdʌk-ʃən" (US). Tip: Focus on stressing the "duct" part.
Vowel sounds: Some pronounce the first syllable as "in" instead of "ɪn." This can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation is "ɪn-trə-ˈdʌk-ʃən" (US) and "ɪn-trə-ˈdʌk-ʃən" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "in" with a short "i" sound.
Ending sound confusion: A common mistake is to mispronounce the final "tion" as "shun" instead of "ʃən." The correct ending is "ʃən" in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Emphasize the "sh" sound to get it right.
Syllable count: Some speakers may reduce the syllable count, saying "introdction" without the middle syllable. The correct pronunciation has four syllables: "in-trə-ˈdʌk-ʃən" (US) and "in-trə-ˈdʌk-ʃən" (UK). Tip: Break it down into syllables when practicing.
Linking sounds: Learners often struggle with the linking between "in" and "tr" sounds, making it sound choppy. The correct flow is "in-trə-ˈdʌk-ʃən" (US) and "in-trə-ˈdʌk-ʃən" (UK). Tip: Practice saying it smoothly to connect the sounds.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "introduction" in American English?

In American English, "introduction" is pronounced as /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "duc," which sounds like "duck."

What is the British pronunciation of "introduction"?

In British English, "introduction" is pronounced similarly, /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/, with the same stress pattern. Both versions share the same phonetic structure, but accents may slightly influence the sound.

How many syllables are in the word "introduction"?

The word "introduction" has four syllables: in-tro-duc-tion. Each syllable is pronounced clearly, with the third syllable receiving the primary stress.

Are there any common mistakes in pronouncing "introduction"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "in-tro-DUC-tion" instead of the correct "in-tro-ˈDUC-tion." It's important to emphasize the "duc" to sound natural and clear.