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statement
Definition:
(nou) a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc (nou) a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true (nou) the presentation of a musical theme (nou) a nonverbal message (nou) the act of affirming or asserting or stating something (nou) a line of code written as part of a computer program (nou) a document showing credits and debits
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsteɪtmənt
Examples:
This was a situation that was unforeseen when the statement was written.
I invite comment on the appropriateness of the statement.
I commented out the unsupported statement and expanded the lede.
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Common mistakes of statement pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "sta-ˈte-ment". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈsteɪt" for both US and UK. Tip: Practice saying "ˈsteɪt" clearly before adding "ment".
- Omitting the final "t": Some speakers drop the final "t", pronouncing it as "ˈsteɪt-ment". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "t" sound at the end of "statement".
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as in "cat", saying "ˈstæt-ment". The correct vowel is a long "a" as in "day": "ˈsteɪt". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some learners may pronounce it as "ˈsteɪt-e-ment", mistakenly adding an extra syllable. The correct pronunciation has only three syllables: "ˈsteɪt-ment". Tip: Break the word down into its syllables: "ˈsteɪt" + "ment".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "statement" with "statements" or "stated". Ensure you pronounce "statement" as "ˈsteɪt-ment" to avoid this mix-up. Tip: Practice with sentences to reinforce the correct usage of "statement".