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significance
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being significant (nou) a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred (nou) the message that is intended or expressed or signified
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns
Examples:
But it's arguable, due to the strategic significance of the canal.
It is the significance of the quadrilateral.
That is the significance of the article.
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Common mistakes of significance pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on "significance," saying /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəns/ instead of the correct /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable, "nif."
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some speakers may overly elongate the vowel sounds in "significance," leading to an unnatural pronunciation. Tip: Keep the vowels short and clear, especially in the second syllable, "nif."
- Dropping the "g": It's common to hear "significance" pronounced as /sɪˈnɪfɪkəns/, omitting the "g" sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "g" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Confusing the "c" sounds: Learners might pronounce the "c" in "significance" as /k/ instead of the correct /s/. Tip: Remember that the "c" in "significance" is soft, sounding like "s," not "k."
- Incorrectly pronouncing the final "ce": Some may say "significance" with a hard "c" sound, resulting in /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/. Tip: The final "ce" should sound like "s," making it /s/ rather than /k/.