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performance
Definition:
(nou) a dramatic or musical entertainment (nou) the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment (nou) the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it (nou) any recognized accomplishment (nou) process or manner of functioning or operating
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈfɔːməns
Examples:
The musical performance was exciting.
But the fact remains that the musical performance is execrable.
The musicians play pizzicato throughout their performance.
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Common mistakes of performance pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "per-ˈformance" instead of the correct "ˈperformance". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Dropping the "r": A common mistake is omitting the "r" sound, pronouncing it as "puh-fuh-muhns" instead of "pər-ˈfɔːr-məns" (US) or "pə-ˈfɔː-məns" (UK). Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "r" in the second syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce the first syllable as "per" with a short "e", sounding like "pər" instead of "pə" (UK). Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ for a more accurate pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Saying "perform-ance" with too much emphasis on the last syllable can lead to "pər-ˈfɔːr-məns" sounding awkward. Tip: Keep the final syllable softer and less stressed.
- Confusing it with similar words: Some may confuse "performance" with "perform" or "performer", leading to mispronunciations. Tip: Practice saying "performance" separately to distinguish it from related terms.