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precision
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
Phonetic Transcription:
prɪˈsɪʒən
Examples:
The precision and accuracy vary with the context.
As for precision, I am strongly in favour of the most exacting precision.
Finding somewhere in the middle is precise, and precision is laborious.
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Common mistakes of precision pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pre-'CIS-ion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "pre-'SI-zhun" (US) / "pre-'SIZ-ən" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "SI" syllable.
- Over-pronouncing the "s" sound: Many tend to exaggerate the "s" in "precision", leading to an unclear pronunciation. It should be pronounced as /prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ (US) /prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "s" sound soft and smooth.
- Dropping the vowel sound: Some speakers may drop the unstressed vowel in the second syllable, saying "prishun" instead of "precision". The correct pronunciation includes the vowel: /prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/. Tip: Ensure you say all syllables clearly.
- Confusing "precision" with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "precision" with "decision", mispronouncing it as "de-'CIS-ion". Remember, "precision" has a distinct sound pattern. Tip: Practice saying both words to distinguish their sounds.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the final syllable: Some may pronounce the last syllable as "shun" instead of "zhun" or "zən". The accurate pronunciation is /ˈprɪsɪʒ.ən/ (US) /ˈprɪsɪʒ.ən/ (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the "zh" sound at the end.