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personification
Definition:
(nou) a person who represents an abstract quality (nou) representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature (nou) the act of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas etc.
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˌsɒnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
Examples:
Helios is the personification of the sun in Greek mythology.
This coincides with the personification of perfection in the form of Galahad.
Helios refers to the Greek mythological personification of the sun.
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Common mistakes of personification pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "per-son-i-fi-ˈca-tion". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "per-so-ˌnif-ɪ-ˈkeɪ-ʃən" (US) and "pəˌsɒn-ɪ-fɪ-ˈkeɪ-ʃən" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "keɪ" sound.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce the "o" in the first syllable as "uh" instead of "er", saying "puh-son-i-fi-ˈca-tion". The correct pronunciation is "per" as in "her". Tip: Practice saying "her" before "son" to connect the sounds.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners often shorten the "i" in the third syllable, saying "per-son-i-fi-ˈka-tion". The "i" should be pronounced as a long vowel: "ɪ" in "nif". Tip: Stretch the "i" sound to maintain clarity.
- Missing the "n" sound: Some may drop the "n" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "per-so-fi-ˈca-tion". The "n" is important for clarity. Tip: Emphasize the "n" by practicing with words like "sun" to get used to its sound.
- Syllable count errors: It's common to miscount syllables, saying "per-son-i-fi-ca-tion" instead of "per-so-nif-i-ˈkeɪ-ʃən". The correct syllable breakdown is crucial for proper pronunciation. Tip: Clap out the syllables as you say the word to reinforce the correct count.