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observation
Definition:
(nou) the act of making and recording a measurement (nou) the act of observing; taking a patient look (nou) a remark expressing careful consideration (nou) facts learned by observing (nou) the act of noticing or paying attention
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən
Examples:
It is a description of the observation of the grass.
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Common mistakes of observation pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ob-ser-ˈva-tion" instead of the correct "ˌob-zər-ˈveɪ-ʃən". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce the "a" in "observation" as /æ/ instead of /eɪ/. This leads to saying "ob-ser-ˈvæ-tion." Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like "ay" in "say."
- Skipping syllables: It's common to hear "observation" pronounced as "ob-ser-ˈvay-shun," dropping the "a" sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly: "ˌob-zər-ˈveɪ-ʃən."
- Confusing "v" and "b": Some may confuse the "v" sound in "observation" with a "b" sound, saying "ob-ˈser-ba-tion." Tip: Practice the "v" sound by placing your upper teeth on your lower lip.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Learners sometimes overemphasize the first "o," saying "ˈob-servation" instead of the correct "ˌob-zər-ˈveɪ-ʃən." Tip: Remember that the first syllable is unstressed, so keep it softer.