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proprioception
Definition:
(nou) the ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts
Examples:
Feelings are generally proprioceptions or interpretations of proprioception.
Extended physiological proprioception.
They thus participate in proprioception.
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Common mistakes of proprioception pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "pro-prio-ˈcep-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌproʊ.pri.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən" (US) and "ˌprəʊ.pri.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "cep" part.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce "proprioception" with a short "o" in the first syllable, saying "ˈprɒ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən". The correct pronunciation has a long "o": "ˌproʊ.pri.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən" (US) and "ˌprəʊ.pri.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən" (UK). Tip: Listen for the length of the vowel.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is to skip the "pri" syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈproʊˈsɛp.ʃən". The word has four syllables: "ˌproʊ.pri.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən" (US) and "ˌprəʊ.pri.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən" (UK). Tip: Break it down into syllables when practicing.
- Final syllable confusion: Some learners confuse the ending, saying "propriocep-ˈtion" instead of "proprio-ˈsɛp.ʃən". The correct ending is "ˈsɛp.ʃən" (US) and "ˈsɛp.ʃən" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "sh" sound in the last syllable.
- Consonant sounds: Some pronounce "proprioception" with a hard "c", saying "proprio-ˈkep-tion". The correct sound is a "soft c": "ˌproʊ.pri.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən" (US) and "ˌprəʊ.pri.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən" (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the "cep" sound, which is soft.