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reason
Definition:
(nou) a rational motive for a belief or action (nou) an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon (nou) the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination (nou) the state of having good sense and sound judgment (nou) a justification for something existing or happening (nou) a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈriːzən
Examples:
There must be a reason why they are unanimated.
It is one of the reason why the Hwandangogi is in suspicion.
The court stated the reason for the acquittal was insufficient evidence.
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Common mistakes of reason pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "reason" with a short "e" sound, like "reh-son". The correct pronunciation is /ˈriː.zən/ in US and /ˈriː.zən/ in UK. Tip: Focus on elongating the "ee" sound.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some speakers may not pronounce the second syllable clearly, saying "reez-on" instead of "reason". The correct form includes the schwa /ə/. Tip: Practice saying "reason" slowly to emphasize the "zən" ending.
- Mispronouncing the "r": Non-native speakers often struggle with the "r" sound in "reason", pronouncing it as "l" or omitting it. The correct sound is /r/. Tip: Keep your tongue curled back to create the correct "r" sound.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "re-SON" instead of "REA-son". The primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈriː.zən/. Tip: Practice by clapping on the stressed syllable to reinforce it.
- Over-emphasizing the "s": A common mistake is to pronounce "reason" with an exaggerated "s" sound, like "ree-sun". The correct pronunciation is smoother: /ˈriː.zən/. Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic their fluid pronunciation.