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medication
Definition:
(nou) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease (nou) the act of treating with medicines or remedies
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən
Examples:
The prescription number is also put on the label on the dispensed medication.
They function as miniature drug companies and no longer specifically formulate a medication to a specific patient's need.
The problem for me is the medication.
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Common mistakes of medication pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "medication" as /ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/. The correct stress is on the third syllable, /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪʃən/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce "medication" with a short "e" sound, like /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪʃən/. The correct pronunciation features a schwa sound in the second syllable, /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪʃən/. Tip: Practice the schwa sound for smoother pronunciation.
- "c" pronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the "c" in "medication" as /s/, leading to "medisication" /ˌmɛdɪsɪˈkeɪʃən/. The correct sound is a hard "c" as /k/. Tip: Focus on the hard "c" to ensure clarity.
- Syllable omission: Some may skip the second syllable, saying "medication" as /ˈmɛdeɪʃən/. This alters the meaning and clarity of the word. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "med-i-ca-tion" for proper pronunciation.
- Final syllable stress: Learners sometimes incorrectly stress the last syllable, saying "medication" as /ˈmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/. The correct stress pattern is /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪʃən/. Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable to avoid this mistake.