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position
Definition:
(nou) the particular portion of space occupied by something (nou) a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons (nou) a way of regarding situations or topics etc. (nou) the arrangement of the body and its limbs (nou) the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society (nou) a job in an organization (nou) the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated (nou) the appropriate or customary location (nou) the role assigned to an individual player (nou) the act of putting something in a certain place (nou) a condition or position in which you find yourself (nou) a rationalized mental attitude (nou) an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute (nou) an item on a list or in a sequence (nou) the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another (nou) the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈzɪʃən
Examples:
In this condition, the eyes deviate from the fixating position.
You are placed in the position of defending the indefensible.
Katy was placed in an invidious position, nobody denies that.
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Common mistakes of position pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "po-ˈzi-tion". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpə-zɪ-ʃən" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce the "o" in "position" as "oh" instead of the schwa sound "ə". This leads to "poh-ˈzi-tion". Tip: Focus on the soft "ə" sound for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "position" too forcefully, resulting in "po-zi-ˈtʃən". The correct sound is softer, as in "ˈpə-zɪ-ʃən". Tip: Keep the "t" subtle and blend it smoothly into the following vowel.
- Omitting the "i" sound: Some learners skip the "i" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "po-ˈzhen". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "i", resulting in "ˈpə-zɪ-ʃən". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to ensure all sounds are included.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "position" with "positive", leading to incorrect pronunciations. "Position" is pronounced "ˈpə-zɪ-ʃən", while "positive" is "ˈpɒ-zɪ-tɪv". Tip: Pay attention to the different vowel sounds and syllable structures in each word.