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pronunciation
Definition:
(nou) the manner in which someone utters a word (nou) the way a word or a language is customarily spoken
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃən
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Common mistakes of pronunciation pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pro-nun-ci-ˈa-tion". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "pro-nun-ci-ˌa-ˈtion". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "a" when saying "pronunciation".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people mispronounce "pronunciation" by using a long "u" sound, saying "pro-ˈnunciation". In reality, the "o" is a short sound, pronounced "prə". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to distinguish the vowel sounds.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is dropping the "ci" and saying "pro-nun-ˈa-tion". This changes the word's structure and meaning. The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "pro-nun-ci-ˌa-ˈtion". Tip: Break the word into parts to ensure all syllables are pronounced.
- Mispronouncing "ci": Some learners pronounce "ci" as "si", resulting in "pro-nun-ˈsation". The correct pronunciation has a soft "ci" sound, as in "sh". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct "ci" sound in "pronunciation".
- Incorrect final syllable: A frequent error is pronouncing the final syllable as "tion", leading to "pro-nun-ci-ˈa-tion". The correct ending is "ˈtion", sounding like "shun". Tip: Emphasize the "shun" sound at the end to improve clarity.