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suggestion
Definition:
(nou) an idea that is suggested (nou) a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection (nou) a just detectable amount (nou) persuasion formulated as a suggestion (nou) the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association (nou) the act of inducing hypnosis
Phonetic Transcription:
səˈdʒestʃən
Examples:
In hindsight the suggestion was counterproductive.
The man's suggestion is unobjectionable.
The suggestion is too formulaic.
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Common mistakes of suggestion pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "sug-ˈgest-tion". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the second syllable: "sug-ˈges-tion". Tip: Focus on stressing "ges" to sound more natural.
- Dropping the "g": Some people omit the "g" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "sug-ˈgest-shun". This alters the meaning. The correct pronunciation includes the "g": "sug-ˈges-tion". Tip: Practice saying "ges" clearly to maintain the "g" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel too strongly, as in "sug-ˈges-tion". The "u" should be a schwa sound /ə/, sounding like "səg". Tip: Emphasize a softer "u" for a clearer pronunciation.
- Confusing the ending: Some learners pronounce the ending as "shun" instead of "tion", saying "sug-ˈgest-shun". The correct ending is "tion" /ʃən/. Tip: Practice the transition from "ges" to "tion" to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A few might stress the "t" too much, leading to "sug-ˈgest-tion". The "t" should be softer and less prominent. Tip: Keep the "t" light to maintain the flow of the word.