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repatriation

Definition:

(nou) a person who has returned to the country of origin or whose citizenship has been restored

Phonetic Transcription:

riːˈpætrɪeɪt

Examples:

There were no reports of the forcible repatriation of refugees.

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Common mistakes of repatriation pronunciation

Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "re-pa-ˌtri-'a-tion". In both US and UK pronunciations, the primary stress is on the third syllable: "ˌriːˌpeɪ.triˈeɪ.ʃən". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "a" in "tion".
Mispronouncing the "a" vowel: People often pronounce the "a" in "repatriation" as "æ" instead of "eɪ". This leads to saying "re-'pa-tri-'a-tion". Tip: Practice saying "re-pey" to get the correct vowel sound.
Overemphasizing the "t": Some may stress the "t" in "repatriation" too much, saying "re-pa-'tri-a-tion". The "t" should be softer, as in "ˌriːˌpeɪ.triˈeɪ.ʃən". Tip: Keep the "t" light and connected to the following vowel.
Ignoring the schwa sound: Learners might skip the schwa in the second syllable, saying "repatri-'a-tion". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa, making it "ˌriːˌpeɪ.triˈeɪ.ʃən". Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often contain a schwa sound.
Confusing syllable count: Some may miscount the syllables, saying "repatriation" has four syllables instead of five. The correct breakdown is "re-pa-tri-a-tion". Tip: Clap your hands for each syllable to help keep track.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "repatriation" correctly?

"Repatriation" is pronounced as /ˌriːˌpeɪ.triˈeɪ.ʃən/. The stress is on the fourth syllable, "eɪ," which makes it sound clear and distinct.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "repatriation" between American and British English?

In both American and British English, "repatriation" is pronounced the same way: /ˌriːˌpeɪ.triˈeɪ.ʃən/. There are no notable differences in the way it is articulated.

What are the syllables in "repatriation"?

"Repatriation" has six syllables: re-pa-tri-a-tion. Each syllable should be pronounced clearly, with the primary stress on the fourth syllable, "eɪ."

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "repatriation"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often saying "repatri-A-tion" instead of "repatri-a-tion." Remember to emphasize the "eɪ" sound in the fourth syllable for correct pronunciation.