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profession
Definition:
(nou) the body of people in a learned occupation (nou) an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences) (nou) an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion (nou) affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈfeʃən
Examples:
It is the benchmark in the profession.
Grading is the bane of the profession.
It is a variety of the profession of the toolmaker.
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Common mistakes of profession pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "pro-fes-" instead of the correct "pro-ˈfesh-ən". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "fesh" part for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: The "o" in "profession" can be mispronounced as a long vowel, leading to "prō-fes-shən". The correct sound is a short "o" as in "pro-ˈfesh-ən". Tip: Focus on a quick, short "o" sound.
- Dropping syllables: Some speakers may omit the second syllable, saying "pro-fesh" instead of "pro-ˈfesh-ən". Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect final sound: The last syllable may be pronounced as "shun" instead of the correct "ən", leading to "pro-fesh-shun". Tip: Use a softer "ən" sound, similar to "button", to achieve the correct ending.
- Overemphasis on "s": Some may pronounce "profession" with an exaggerated "s" sound, resulting in "pro-fes-sion". Tip: Keep the "s" sound subtle; it should flow naturally into the following "h".