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presentation

Definition:

(nou) the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward) (nou) a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view (nou) the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it (nou) the act of presenting a proposal (nou) a visual representation of something (nou) formally making a person known to another or to the public (nou) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌpreznˈteɪʃən

Examples:

The problem is the presentation.

Is the presentation of the reference correct

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Common mistakes of presentation pronunciation

Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "presenˈtation" instead of the correct "ˌprezənˈteɪʃən." Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable in "presentation."
Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some might say "prezentaɪʃən" with a long "i" sound. The correct pronunciation is "ˌprezənˈteɪʃən." Tip: Focus on the "e" sound in the second syllable, which is a schwa /ə/.
Omitting the "t" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "t," pronouncing it as "prezenaʃən." The correct form includes the "t" sound: "ˌprezənˈteɪʃən." Tip: Practice the "t" by saying "t" clearly before "ation."
Confusing "presentation" with "present": Some confuse the two words, mispronouncing "presentation" as "presentaɪʃən." The correct pronunciation is "ˌprezənˈteɪʃən." Tip: Remember that "presentation" has an extra syllable and a different stress pattern.
Incorrect vowel length: Learners may pronounce "presentation" with short vowel sounds, saying "presenˈtation." The correct pronunciation is "ˌprezənˈteɪʃən." Tip: Pay attention to the long "a" sound in the last syllable, which should be pronounced clearly.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "presentation" in American English?

In American English, "presentation" is pronounced as /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "ta," which sounds like "tay," while the first syllable is a short "prez."

What is the British pronunciation of "presentation"?

In British English, "presentation" is pronounced as /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/, similar to American English. The stress pattern remains the same, with emphasis on the "ta" syllable.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "presentation"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, often saying "PREZentation" instead of "presenTATION." Remember to focus on the third syllable for the correct pronunciation.

Does "presentation" have a schwa sound?

Yes, "presentation" contains a schwa sound in the second syllable, pronounced as "zən." This unstressed vowel sound makes the word flow more smoothly in speech.