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petition
Definition:
(nou) a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority (nou) reverent petition to a deity
Phonetic Transcription:
pɪˈtɪʃən
Examples:
The board disregarded the petition.
The defendants demurred to the petition.
The petition resurfaced in summer.
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Common mistakes of petition pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "pe-ˈtition". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable: "pə-ˈtɪʃ-ən". Tip: Focus on the "tɪʃ" part for correct emphasis.
- Mispronouncing the "t" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "t" as a "d", resulting in "pe-ˈdiʃ-ən". This alters the meaning. The correct pronunciation is "pə-ˈtɪʃ-ən". Tip: Practice the "t" sound by saying "top" before "petition".
- Skipping the vowel sound: Some people omit the schwa sound in the first syllable, saying "ˈpɪʃ-ən". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "pə-ˈtɪʃ-ən". Tip: Remember to include a soft "pə" at the beginning.
- Confusing the "i" sound: Learners may pronounce the "i" in the second syllable as a long "ee", saying "pe-ˈtish-ən". The correct sound is a short "ɪ": "pə-ˈtɪʃ-ən". Tip: Compare it to the "i" in "bit".
- Overemphasizing the final "n": Some speakers may overly stress the "n" sound, making it sound like "pə-ˈtɪʃ-ən". The final "n" should be softer. Tip: Keep the ending light and focus on the preceding syllables.