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reservation
Definition:
(nou) a district that is reserved for particular purpose (nou) a statement that limits or restricts some claim (nou) an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly (nou) the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group) (nou) the written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are secured in advance (nou) something reserved in advance (as a hotel accommodation or a seat on a plane etc.) (nou) the act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌrezəˈveɪʃən
Examples:
The man signed on the reservation book.
The reservation adopted gambling in the 1980s.
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Common mistakes of reservation pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "res-er-ˈvay-shun" instead of the correct "ˌrez.ərˈveɪ.ʃən". Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable for clarity.
- Missing vowel sound: Some might say "rez-ˈva-tion", omitting the "e" sound in the second syllable. The correct pronunciation is "ˌrez.ərˈveɪ.ʃən". Tip: Ensure every syllable has a clear vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing the "r": Non-native speakers may pronounce "r" too softly, making it sound like "w". The correct sound is a clear "r" as in "reservation". Tip: Practice the "r" sound in different words to strengthen pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: Some might stress the final syllable too much, saying "rez-er-va-ˈtion". The correct stress is on the third syllable, "ˌrez.ərˈveɪ.ʃən". Tip: Focus on the rhythm of the word, keeping the last syllable lighter.
- Skipping the schwa sound: Some may skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "rez-ˈva-tion". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: "ˌrez.ərˈveɪ.ʃən". Tip: Practice saying "er" softly to include the schwa sound.