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invitation
Definition:
(nou) a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something (nou) a tempting allurement
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən
Examples:
They acceded to the invitation.
He declined the invitation.
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Common mistakes of invitation pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-vi-ˈta-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "in-vi-ˌˈta-tion". Tip: Remember to emphasize "ta" to get it right.
- Omitting sounds: Some learners skip the "t" sound, leading to "in-vi-a-tion". This alters the word's clarity. The correct pronunciation includes the "t": /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ in US and /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ in UK. Tip: Practice saying the "t" clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "e" instead of "i", resulting in "en-vi-ˈta-tion". The correct pronunciation starts with "in": /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/. Tip: Focus on the "i" sound in "in".
- Blending syllables: Some speakers run syllables together, saying "invitation" as one long sound. This can make it hard to understand. The correct pronunciation separates the syllables: "in-vi-ta-tion". Tip: Pause slightly between syllables for clarity.
- Mispronouncing "tion": Some people pronounce "tion" as "shun" instead of "shən". The correct ending is "shən", as in /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/. Tip: Practice the "sh" sound followed by a soft "ən" to improve accuracy.