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magician
Definition:
(nou) someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience (nou) one who practices magic or sorcery
Phonetic Transcription:
məˈdʒɪʃən
Examples:
The magician was delusive.
The magician excercised bewitchment.
The magician is sealed in the cabinet.
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Common mistakes of magician pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable as in "ma-ˈgician". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the third syllable: "mə-ˈdʒɪʃ-ən". Tip: Practice saying "ma-ˈgician" slowly to identify the correct stress.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some people pronounce "magician" with a hard "g" sound, like "g" in "go". The correct pronunciation uses a soft "g" sound, as in "ʤ" in "judge". Tip: Focus on the "dʒ" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: The last syllable is often mispronounced with a clear "an" sound rather than the schwa "ən". The correct pronunciation is "mə-ˈdʒɪʃ-ən". Tip: Practice saying "magician" quickly to help the schwa sound blend in.
- Missing the "i" sound: Some learners tend to drop the short "i" sound in the second syllable, leading to "ma-ˈshun". The correct form includes the "i": "mə-ˈdʒɪʃ-ən". Tip: Emphasize the "ɪ" to ensure clarity.
- Confusing with "magnet": The word "magician" is often confused with "magnet", leading to incorrect pronunciations. Remember, "magician" has three syllables while "magnet" has two. Tip: Break down "magician" into syllables to distinguish it from similar words.