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motivation
Definition:
(nou) the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior (nou) the condition of being motivated (nou) the act of motivating; providing incentive
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən
Examples:
That was the motivation for the clause.
It explains the motivation of the article.
It was all in the motivation of the seller.
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Common mistakes of motivation pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "mo-ti-ˈva-tion" instead of "ˈmo-ti-ˌva-tion". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Missing vowel sounds: A common mistake is omitting the schwa sound in the second syllable, resulting in "moti-vation" instead of "mo-ti-ˌva-tion". Tip: Practice saying the full vowel sound in unstressed syllables.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some people pronounce the "t" too strongly, saying "mo-ti-ˈta-tion". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and clear but not overly pronounced.
- Mispronouncing the "v": Learners might say "mo-ti-ˈfay-tion" instead of "mo-ti-ˌva-tion". Tip: Focus on producing the "v" sound correctly, as it is crucial for clarity.
- Ignoring the "ion" ending: Some may pronounce "motivation" as "moti-vate" without the ending, losing meaning. Tip: Always include the "ion" to ensure you're saying the complete word.