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tradition
Definition:
(nou) an inherited pattern of thought or action (nou) a specific practice of long standing
Phonetic Transcription:
trəˈdɪʃən
Examples:
The custodians of culture and tradition in the area are the traditional rulers.
The district maintains the tradition of the past in culture and education.
The Visionary continues the tradition of the old Vision Magazine.
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Common mistakes of tradition pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Some people stress the second syllable, saying "tra-ˈDI-tion". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the third syllable: "tra-ˈDI-tion". Tip: Remember to emphasize "DI".
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some may pronounce "tradition" with a soft "t", sounding like "truh-DI-tion". This can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation is with a clear "t": "tra-ˈDI-tion". Tip: Focus on making the "t" sound crisp.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to say "tradshun", dropping the vowel sound in the second syllable. The correct pronunciation includes the vowel: "tra-ˈDI-tion". Tip: Make sure to pronounce all vowel sounds clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some speakers might say "truh-DI-shun" instead of the correct "tra-ˈDI-tion". This alters the meaning. Tip: Pay attention to the "a" sound in the first syllable, which should be pronounced like "ah".
- Confusing with similar words: People sometimes confuse "tradition" with "traditionary", mispronouncing it as "truh-DI-tionary". The correct form is "tra-ˈDI-tion". Tip: Familiarize yourself with the differences to avoid mixing them up.