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liberation
Definition:
(nou) the act of liberating someone or something (nou) the attempt to achieve equal rights or status (nou) the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən
Examples:
It expounds the path of liberation.
There was a movement for the liberation of the people.
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Common mistakes of liberation pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "lib-er-ˈa-tion". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable, as in "ˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən". Tip: Practice saying "liberation" with emphasis on "reɪ".
- Vowel sounds: The first syllable is often mispronounced as "lɪb-er-ˈa-tion". The correct pronunciation starts with a short "i" sound, "ˌlɪb.ə". Tip: Focus on the "i" in "lib" to get it right.
- Ending sound: Some may pronounce the ending as "ˈa-tion" instead of "ˈeɪ-ʃən". The correct ending has a long "a" sound. Tip: Remember to say "reɪ" before the "ʃən" to ensure clarity.
- Syllable division: Learners sometimes say "li-ber-a-tion", incorrectly adding an extra syllable. The correct division is "lib-er-ˈa-tion". Tip: Break it down into three clear syllables to avoid this mistake.
- Unstressed syllables: Some speakers may not pronounce the unstressed "ə" in "liberation", making it sound abrupt. The "ə" is important for fluidity. Tip: Ensure each syllable flows smoothly, especially the unstressed ones.