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mission
Definition:
(nou) an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work (nou) an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters (nou) a special assignment that is given to a person or group (nou) the organized work of a religious missionary (nou) a group of representatives or delegates
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɪʃən
Examples:
That will save me the tedious task of ammassing the mission names.
They work to fulfill the mission of their founder in the modern world.
The mission work in Kenya has solicited the largest response.
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Common mistakes of mission pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mi-ˈsion". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈmɪʃ.ən". Tip: Practice saying "ˈmɪʃ" clearly before adding "ən".
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "mission" with a long "i" sound, saying "ˈmaɪʃ.ən". In both US and UK English, the first vowel is a short "i" sound: "ɪ". Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, as in "sit".
- Omitting the schwa: A common mistake is dropping the final "ən", leading to "ˈmɪʃ". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa sound, making it "ˈmɪʃ.ən". Tip: Emphasize the "ən" to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound in the second syllable: Some might say "ˈmɪʃ.ɪn" instead of "ˈmɪʃ.ən". The second syllable should have a schwa sound, not a short "i". Tip: Practice with similar words like "button" to master the schwa.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Learners may pronounce "mission" as "ˈmɪʃ.ən" with an exaggerated "s" sound. The "s" should be clear but not overly pronounced. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and smooth, blending it into the first syllable.