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migration
Definition:
(nou) the movement of persons from one country or locality to another (nou) a group of people migrating together (especially in some given time period) (nou) the nonrandom movement of an atom or radical from one place to another within a molecule (nou) the periodic passage of groups of animals (especially birds or fishes) from one region to another for feeding or breeding
Phonetic Transcription:
maɪˈɡreɪʃən
Examples:
The migration was massive.
Drift migration is the phenomenon in which migrating birds are blown off course by winds.
The migration soon turned to predation.
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Common mistakes of migration pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "mi-ˈgreɪ-shən". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈmaɪ-ɡreɪ-ʃən". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "maɪ" sound.
- Vowel confusion: Some people may pronounce the first vowel incorrectly, saying "mɪ-ˈgreɪ-shən". The correct pronunciation uses the diphthong "aɪ" as in "ˈmaɪ-ɡreɪ-ʃən". Tip: Practice saying "my" to get the right vowel sound.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, saying "ˈmaɪ-grən". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˈmaɪ-ɡreɪ-ʃən". Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure you pronounce each one.
- Final consonant sound: Some may pronounce it as "ˈmaɪ-ɡreɪ-shən" without the final "n" sound, which is essential. The correct form ends with "ʃən". Tip: Emphasize the "shən" to avoid dropping the ending.
- Regional variations: Learners might confuse the US and UK pronunciations, which can differ slightly. In the UK, it can be pronounced as "maɪˈɡreɪʃən". Tip: Listen to native speakers from both regions to distinguish the nuances.