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region
Definition:
(nou) the extended spatial location of something (nou) a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve (nou) a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth (nou) the approximate amount of something (usually used prepositionally as in `in the region of') (nou) a knowledge domain that you are interested in or are communicating about
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈriːdʒən
Examples:
The area of a circle is the area of the enclosed region.
It is also the only landlocked region in the country.
The country is building waterways across the region.
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Common mistakes of region pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "re-GION" /rɪˈdʒɪən/ instead of the correct first syllable stress "RE-gion" /ˈriːdʒən/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first part to sound natural.
- Vowel confusion: Many pronounce "region" with a short "i," saying "rigion" /ˈrɪdʒən/. The correct vowel sound is a long "ee" as in "see." Tip: Practice saying "ree" before "gion" to master the vowel sound.
- Dropping the "g": Some speakers omit the "g," saying "ree-on" /ˈriːən/. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Focus on clearly pronouncing the "g" sound to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect ending sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "region" with a hard "n," sounding like "region" /ˈriːdʒɪn/. The correct sound is a soft "n." Tip: Pay attention to the nasal quality of the "n" to ensure accuracy.
- Mispronouncing the "r": Non-native speakers sometimes pronounce "region" with a rolled "r," sounding like "rrr-igion." The correct pronunciation uses a softer "r." Tip: Practice with words like "red" to refine the "r" sound.