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relationship
Definition:
(nou) a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatednes (nou) a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection) (nou) a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries (nou) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp
Examples:
The relationship between the two was fierce.
There is a symbiotic relationship between the two.
The relationship to these is adequately handled by the link to Theocracy.
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Common mistakes of relationship pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people mispronounce "relationship" by using a short "e" sound in the first syllable, saying /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ instead of /rɪˈleɪʃənp/ (US) or /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound in the second syllable.
- Misplaced stress: Some learners place stress on the wrong syllable, saying /ˌrɛləˈʃɪp/ instead of /rɪˈleɪʃənp/ (US) or /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable: "la".
- Omitting the schwa: A common mistake is omitting the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "re-lash-ip" instead of /rɪˈleɪʃənp/ (US) or /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ (UK). Tip: Include the soft "uh" sound to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers might overemphasize the "t" sound in "relationship," pronouncing it as "rela-tionship" instead of the correct /rɪˈleɪʃənp/ (US) or /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "t" subtle and smooth to maintain flow.
- Confusing "sh" and "s": Some learners confuse the "sh" sound with "s," pronouncing it as "re-lay-sionship" instead of /rɪˈleɪʃənp/ (US) or /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ (UK). Tip: Practice the "sh" sound by placing your tongue closer to the roof of your mouth.