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occasion
Definition:
(nou) an event that occurs at a critical time (nou) a vaguely specified social event (nou) reason (nou) the time of a particular event (nou) an opportunity to do something
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈkeɪʒən
Examples:
Dinner was a convivial occasion.
It is breaking the stillness of the occasion.
The occasion was that of the multiplication of bread.
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Common mistakes of occasion pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "o-ˈkā-zhən". The correct pronunciation is "ə-ˈkeɪ-ʒən" in US and "ə-ˈkeɪ-ʒən" in UK. Tip: Focus on stressing the "casion" part.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Some may pronounce "occasion" with a strong "o" sound at the beginning, leading to "o-ˈkeɪ-zhən". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Use a schwa sound "ə" for a more natural start.
- Dropping the vowel sound: A common mistake is to skip the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "oc-ˈka-zhən". This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "ca" as "kay" to maintain clarity.
- Confusing with "occasionally": Some might confuse "occasion" with "occasionally", mispronouncing it as "o-ˈkeɪ-zhən-lee". The correct form is distinct. Tip: Remember "occasion" ends after "casion" without the extra syllable.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners may shorten the "a" sound, saying "o-ˈkæ-zhən". This can change the word's meaning. Tip: Use the long "a" sound as in "day" for accurate pronunciation.