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movement
Definition:
(nou) a change of position that does not entail a change of location (nou) the act of changing location from one place to another (nou) a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something (nou) a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals (nou) a major self-contained part of a symphony or sonata (nou) a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end (nou) an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object (nou) a euphemism for defecation (nou) a general tendency to change (as of opinion) (nou) the driving and regulating parts of a mechanism (as of a watch or clock) (nou) the act of changing the location of something
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmuːvmənt
Examples:
A yaw motion is a movement of the nose of the aircraft from side to side.
Fitness and fun exercise through movement and dance to improve your stamina, strength and suppleness.
In English, the movement is referred to as the separatist movement.
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Common mistakes of movement pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "moˈvement". In both US and UK pronunciations, the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈmuːv.mənt". Tip: Practice saying "MOVE" loudly to emphasize the correct stress.
- Vowel confusion: Many confuse the vowel sound in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "muhv" instead of the correct "muːv". The correct pronunciation is "ˈmuːv.mənt". Tip: Listen to native speakers and repeat the first syllable to get the right vowel sound.
- Silent letters: Learners may incorrectly pronounce the "t" at the end, saying "moveˈment". The correct pronunciation is "ˈmuːv.mənt" with a soft "t". Tip: Focus on the flow of the word to ensure the "t" is subtle.
- Overemphasis on "ment": Some place too much emphasis on the second syllable, making it sound like "mov-ˈment". The correct pronunciation is "ˈmuːv.mənt" with a lighter second syllable. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to balance the syllables.
- Incorrect syllable count: A common mistake is treating "movement" as two separate words, saying "move ment". The correct pronunciation is a single word: "ˈmuːv.mənt". Tip: Break the word down into its syllables to reinforce it as one cohesive term.