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redemption
Definition:
(nou) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil (nou) repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock) (nou) the act of purchasing back something previously sold
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈdempʃən
Examples:
The paintings illustrated the redemption of mankind.
Identity, redemption and resurrection are the themes of the film.
It begins an odyssey that offers perdition and redemption.
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Common mistakes of redemption pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃən/. The correct stress is on the third syllable: /rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃən/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "demp" to sound natural.
- Overpronouncing the "d": In some accents, the "d" in "redemption" may be overemphasized, leading to a sound like /rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃən/. The correct pronunciation is more subtle: /rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃən/. Tip: Keep the "d" soft; it should flow into the next syllable.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some speakers neglect the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/. The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: /rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃən/. Tip: Remember that the unstressed vowel sounds like "uh" in casual speech.
- Mispronouncing the "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "redemption" too harshly, leading to /rɪˈdɛm(p)tʃən/. The correct sound is softer, resembling /rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃən/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, focusing on a gentle "t" sound.
- Skipping the "n": Some may drop the "n" sound, saying /rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃə/. The proper pronunciation includes the "n": /rɪˈdɛm(p)ʃən/. Tip: Emphasize the "n" to maintain the integrity of the word.