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termination
Definition:
(nou) a coming to an end of a contract period (nou) a place where something ends or is complete (nou) something that results (nou) the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme) (nou) the act of ending something
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən
Examples:
The last and final stage of the RDM is the termination stage.
The Avrocar story did not end with the termination of the program.
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Common mistakes of termination pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ter-mi-ˈna-tion" instead of the correct "ˈter-mi-ˌna-tion". Tip: Remember that in "termination", the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some pronounce "termination" with overly long vowels, making it sound unnatural. The "a" in "na" should be a short sound, like /ə/. Tip: Keep the vowel sounds crisp and concise.
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ter-ˈmation". This alters the meaning and clarity. Tip: Practice saying all four syllables clearly: "ter-mi-na-tion".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "termination" with "terminology", leading to mispronunciation. "Terminology" has a different stress pattern: "ˌter-mi-ˈnol-o-gy". Tip: Pay attention to the stress patterns of similar words to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some pronounce the ending as "tion" like "shun", instead of the correct "ˌna-tion". Tip: Focus on the "na" sound and practice the full word to ensure clarity.