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population
Definition:
(nou) the people who inhabit a territory or state (nou) a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area (nou) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn (nou) the number of inhabitants (either the total number or the number of a particular race or class) in a given place (country or city etc.) (nou) the act of populating (causing to live in a place)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən
Examples:
The population of the town declined significantly.
The population of the town increased rapidly.
The population of the town is 1 trillion.
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Common mistakes of population pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may stress the second syllable, saying "pop-u-ˈla-tion". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən" (UK) or "ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "leɪ" to get it right.
- Overemphasizing vowels: A common mistake is pronouncing "population" with exaggerated vowels, like "pop-u-lay-tion". This can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation has a more neutral vowel sound in the first syllable: "ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən" (UK) or "ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən" (US). Tip: Keep the first syllable short and clear.
- Dropping syllables: Some may say "pop-lation", omitting the "u" sound. This alters the word significantly. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən" (UK) or "ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən" (US). Tip: Practice saying each syllable to maintain clarity.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might confuse the "u" in "population" with "a", pronouncing it as "pop-a-lation". This is incorrect. The "u" should sound like "yoo": "ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən" (UK) or "ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən" (US). Tip: Listen carefully to native speakers to catch the correct vowel sound.
- Incorrect final syllable: Some may pronounce the last syllable as "shun" instead of "ʃən". This makes the word sound awkward. The correct ending is a quick "shən": "ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən" (UK) or "ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən" (US). Tip: Practice saying the last syllable softly to improve fluency.