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manifestation

Definition:

(nou) a clear appearance (nou) a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing (nou) an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit) (nou) expression without words (nou) a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌmænɪfeˈsteɪʃən

Examples:

That is the manifestation of grandeur.

It is a manifestation of the subconscious in the brain.

This is the manifestation of the highest wisdom.

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Common mistakes of manifestation pronunciation

Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "man-i-fe-ˈsta-tion." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "man-i-ˌfes-ˈta-tion." Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ta" for clarity.
Mispronouncing the "a": The "a" in "manifestation" is often mispronounced as "æ" (as in "cat") instead of the correct "eɪ" sound (like in "face"). Tip: Practice saying "man-i-fes-ˈteɪ-tion" to get it right.
Overly soft "t" sound: Some may pronounce the "t" in "manifestation" too softly, making it sound like "manifestation" with a "d" sound. The correct pronunciation is a clear "t" as in "top." Tip: Focus on enunciating the "t" clearly.
Dropping the "i" sound: Learners may omit the "i" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "man-fes-ˈta-tion." The correct pronunciation includes the "i": "man-i-fes-ˈta-tion." Tip: Ensure to include the "i" for proper pronunciation.
Confusing "manifestation" with "manifest": Some may confuse the two words, pronouncing "manifestation" as "ˌman-i-ˈfest." Remember that "manifestation" includes additional syllables. Tip: Break it down into syllables: "man-i-fes-ˈta-tion."

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How do you pronounce "manifestation" in American English?

In American English, "manifestation" is pronounced as /ˌmænɪfɛsˈteɪʃən/. The primary stress is on the fourth syllable, "teɪ," while the second syllable, "nɪ," has a secondary stress.

What is the British pronunciation of "manifestation"?

In British English, "manifestation" is pronounced the same as in American English, /ˌmænɪfɛsˈteɪʃən/. However, some speakers may slightly emphasize different syllables, but the overall pronunciation remains very similar.

How many syllables are in the word "manifestation"?

The word "manifestation" has five syllables: "man-i-fes-ta-tion." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, which helps in understanding and speaking the word correctly.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "manifestation"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, such as saying "man-i-fes-TA-tion" instead of "man-i-fes-TEI-tion." It's important to keep the primary stress on the fourth syllable to sound natural.