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mitigation

Definition:

(nou) to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious (nou) a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances (nou) the action of lessening in severity or intensity

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən

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Here are the mitigation and adaptation articles.

Please remember the principle of mitigation.

This is in distinction to the mitigation of global warming.

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Common mistakes of mitigation pronunciation

Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "mi-ti-ˈga-tion" instead of the correct "ˌmi-ti-ˈgeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the last syllable.
Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "a" in "mitigation" as a short "a" sound, saying "ˌmɪtɪˈgæʃən". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound /ə/, making it "ˌmɪtɪˈgeɪʃən". Tip: Practice the schwa sound for smoother pronunciation.
Incorrect vowel length: Learners might say "mi-ti-ˈgation" with a short "i" sound, missing the long "i" in the second syllable. The correct form is "ˌmɪtɪˈgeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Focus on elongating the "i" sound to match the correct pronunciation.
Missing the "t" sound: Some speakers may drop the "t" in "mitigation," pronouncing it as "ˌmɪɪɡeɪʃən". This alters the word significantly. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
Overemphasizing syllables: A common mistake is overemphasizing the first syllable, saying "ˈmi-ti-geɪ-ʃən". The correct stress pattern is "ˌmi-ti-ˈgeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, focusing on the correct syllable stress.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "mitigation" in American English?

In American English, "mitigation" is pronounced as /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "ga," which sounds like "gay."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "mitigation" between British and American English?

The pronunciation of "mitigation" is quite similar in both British and American English. However, in British English, it is often pronounced as /ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ as well, with slight variations in the vowel sounds.

What are the syllables in "mitigation"?

The word "mitigation" has four syllables: "mit-i-ga-tion." Each syllable is pronounced as follows: "mit" (like "mit"), "i" (like "ih"), "ga" (like "gay"), and "tion" (like "shun").

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "mitigation"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, which should be on the third syllable "ga." Some learners might also pronounce the "tion" as "tee-on," but it should sound like "shun."