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legislation
Definition:
(nou) law enacted by a legislative body (nou) the act of making or enacting laws
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən
Examples:
The actual enforcement of the legislation came in 1993.
The enactment of legislation is a function of the legislative power.
All the legislation predates the internet.
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Common mistakes of legislation pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "leg-is-ˈla-tion". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the third syllable: "leg-ˈis-la-tion". Tip: Focus on stressing the "la" in "legislation".
- Skipping the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce "legislation" as "les-is-ˈla-tion" by omitting the "g". This alters the word and can confuse listeners. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "g" clearly in the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "legislation" with a short "i" sound, saying "leg-ˌis-ˈta-tion". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the second syllable: "leg-ˈis-lə-tion". Tip: Practice the vowel sounds to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners sometimes stress the "t" too much, saying "leg-is-ˈta-tion". In fact, the "t" should be softer and less pronounced. Tip: Keep the "t" light; focus on the preceding syllable for proper flow.
- Mispronouncing the last syllable: Some may say "leg-is-la-ˈtion" with incorrect stress on the last syllable. The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound: "leg-ˈis-lə-tion". Tip: Remember that the last syllable should be quick and unstressed.