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rotation
Definition:
(nou) the act of rotating as if on an axis (nou) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin (nou) a single complete turn (axial or orbital) (nou) a planned recurrent sequence (of crops or personnel etc.)
Phonetic Transcription:
rəʊˈteɪʃən
Examples:
The central axis of the pendulum aligns with the axis of rotation of the Earth.
An example of instantaneous axis of rotation is the hinge of a door.
The acceleration is directed inward, toward the axis of rotation.
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Common mistakes of rotation pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ro-ˈtation". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ro-ˈteɪ-ʃən". Tip: Remember to emphasize "teɪ" for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "rotation" as "roʊ-ˈteɪ-ʃən" (US) instead of "rəʊ-ˈteɪ-ʃən" (UK). This can lead to confusion. Tip: Practice the UK pronunciation with a clear "əʊ" sound at the beginning.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners might say "ro-ˈtaɪ-ʃən", incorrectly stressing the "t". The correct pronunciation is "ro-ˈteɪ-ʃən". Tip: Focus on the smooth transition between "teɪ" and "ʃən".
- Dropping the schwa: Some speakers omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "ro-ˈteɪ-ʃn". This is incorrect. The correct form includes it: "ro-ˈteɪ-ʃən". Tip: Remember that the "ʃən" should sound complete and distinct.
- Mixing up with similar words: Learners may confuse "rotation" with "rotational". They might pronounce "rotation" with an extra syllable, saying "ro-ˈteɪ-ʃən-al". Tip: Keep "rotation" as a three-syllable word to avoid this mistake.