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precipitation
Definition:
(nou) the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time (nou) the process of forming a chemical precipitate (nou) the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist) (nou) the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height (nou) an unexpected acceleration or hastening (nou) overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
Phonetic Transcription:
prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən
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Most of the precipitation falls as drizzle or light rain.
What is the precipitation for the Desert of Maine
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Common mistakes of precipitation pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some people incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˌprɛsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/. The correct stress is on the third syllable: /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/. Tip: Remember to emphasize "te" when saying "precipitation".
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to drop the second syllable, saying /prɛˈsɪteɪʃən/. This makes the word sound incomplete. The full pronunciation is /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid omission.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the "i" in the second syllable, saying /prɛˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/. The correct sound is /ɪ/, as in "sit". Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound to ensure clarity in "precipitation".
- Confusing "c" and "s" sounds: A mistake is pronouncing the "c" as /s/, resulting in /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/. The "c" should sound like /s/, as in "city". Tip: Remember that "c" before "i" is pronounced as /s/.
- Mispronouncing the final "tion": Some may say /ˈteɪʃən/ instead of the correct /ˈteɪʃən/. This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Practice saying "tion" as /ʃən/ to maintain the correct pronunciation in "precipitation".