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passion
Definition:
(nou) a strong feeling or emotion (nou) the trait of being intensely emotional (nou) something that is desired intensely (nou) an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action (nou) a feeling of strong sexual desire (nou) any object of warm affection or devotion; (nou) the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpæʃən
Examples:
Divinity is beautiful, sensual, and filled with the heat of passion.
His redemptive passion is modeled on the Passion of Christ.
The band disgorged their passion.
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Common mistakes of passion pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pas-" instead of "pas-". In IPA, it should be /ˈpæʃ.ən/ (US) and /ˈpæʃ.ən/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Many confuse the vowel sound in "passion" with that in "pasta", resulting in a mispronunciation. The correct sound is /æ/ as in "cat". Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers mistakenly add a "t" sound at the end, saying "passiont". In IPA, the correct pronunciation ends with /ən/. Tip: Focus on the smooth transition to the ending sound without adding extra consonants.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners might shorten the vowel sound, making it sound like "pashun". The correct pronunciation has a distinct vowel sound /æ/. Tip: Stretch the vowel sound to maintain clarity in "passion".
- Dropping the "n": A common mistake is omitting the "n" sound at the end, resulting in "passio". In IPA, it should end with /ən/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "n" clearly to complete the word.