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recommendation
Definition:
(nou) something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable (nou) something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable (nou) any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃən
Examples:
That lists are the advice and recommendation of the Prime Minister of the day.
I made the recommendation to the president.
The board of directors rejected the recommendation.
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Common mistakes of recommendation pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "rec-om-men-ˈda-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "rec-om-ˌmen-ˈda-tion". Tip: Focus on the "da" for correct emphasis.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce the first syllable as "rek" instead of "rek". The correct pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnˌdeɪʃən/ in US English and /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnˌdeɪʃən/ in UK English. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle differences.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is to drop the second syllable, saying "rec-ˈmen-dation". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "rec-om-ˌmen-ˈda-tion". Tip: Break the word into parts to practice each syllable.
- Incorrect ending: Some people mispronounce the ending as "shun" instead of "ˈdeɪʃən". The correct ending is "ˈdeɪʃən" in both US and UK English. Tip: Pay attention to the "dey" sound at the end.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Learners may overemphasize the "m" in "rec-om-ˌmen-ˈda-tion", making it sound too heavy. The "m" should be soft and smooth. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to soften the consonants.