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situation
Definition:
(nou) the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time (nou) a condition or position in which you find yourself (nou) a complex or critical or unusual difficulty (nou) physical position in relation to the surroundings (nou) a job in an organization
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌsɪtʃʊˈeɪʃən
Examples:
Be thankful for the positive aspects of the situation.
The position of the parliament in the present situation is unclear.
I mentioned the Sea Org as a positive byproduct of the situation he was in.
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Common mistakes of situation pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /sɪˈtʃuː.eɪ.ʃən/ instead of the correct /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/. Tip: Remember that the stress falls on the third syllable in "situation".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce the first syllable as /sɪ/, while it should be /ˌsɪtʃ/. Confusing these sounds can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on the "sit" sound, as in "sit" or "sitting".
- Incorrect ending: A common mistake is to pronounce "situation" with a silent "n", saying /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪ.ʃə/ instead of /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/. Tip: Ensure you articulate the "n" clearly at the end of "situation".
- Overemphasis on "u": Some learners overemphasize the "u" sound, leading to /sɪˈtjuː.eɪ.ʃən/. The correct pronunciation is /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ with a softer "u". Tip: Keep the "u" sound subtle, blending it into the syllable.
- Syllable count error: Miscounting syllables can happen, with some saying "situation" has three syllables instead of four. This can lead to miscommunication. Tip: Break it down into four parts: "sit-u-a-tion".