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season
Definition:
(nou) a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field (nou) one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions (nou) a recurrent time marked by major holidays
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsiːzən
Examples:
The nights in the hot season are comparatively cool and pleasant.
The peak season for cherries is in the summer.
Summer is the wettest season with the majority of the days.
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Common mistakes of season pronunciation
- Dropping the "s": Some speakers drop the initial "s" sound, pronouncing it as "eason." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Emphasize the "s" at the beginning, pronounced as /ˈsiː.zən/ in US and UK.
- Misplacing the stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable as in "se-ASON" can lead to misunderstandings. The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "SEAs-on" to reinforce the proper stress placement.
- Overemphasizing the vowels: Some may pronounce it with an exaggerated vowel sound, making it sound like "see-zon." This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the vowel sound short and clear, as in /ˈsiː.zən/.
- Confusing with "seasoned": Mispronouncing "season" as "seasoned" can happen due to similar sounds. "Seasoned" has an extra syllable. Tip: Remember "season" has two syllables, while "seasoned" has three, pronounced as /ˈsiː.zənd/.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Some may neglect the schwa sound in the second syllable, making it sound overly pronounced. Tip: Use a relaxed "ə" sound in the second syllable, as in /ˈsiː.zən/, to sound more natural.