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preservation
Definition:
(nou) the activity of protecting something from loss or danger (nou) the condition of being (well or ill) preserved (nou) a process that saves organic substances from decay (nou) an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌprezəˈveɪʃən
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Common mistakes of preservation pronunciation
- Stress placement: Misplacing the stress can lead to confusion. The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌprɛz.ərˈveɪ.ʃən/ (US) and /ˌprɛz.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize "ve" when pronouncing "preservation".
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "e" in "preservation" too lightly, making it sound like "preservashun." The correct sound is /ɛ/ as in "bed." Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "e" in "preservation."
- Syllable omission: Omitting the second syllable can occur, resulting in "preservation" sounding like "prezervation." This loses clarity. Tip: Practice saying all four syllables: "pre-ser-va-tion."
- Final "tion" sound: The "tion" ending is often mispronounced as "shun" instead of the correct /ʃən/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce "tion" as /ʃən/ to maintain accuracy in "preservation."
- Linking sounds: Some speakers may not link the sounds smoothly, creating a choppy pronunciation. The correct flow should connect the syllables fluidly. Tip: Practice saying "preservation" in a single breath to improve fluency.