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transition
Definition:
(nou) the act of passing from one state or place to the next (nou) an event that results in a transformation (nou) a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another (nou) a musical passage moving from one key to another (nou) a passage that connects a topic to one that follows
Phonetic Transcription:
trænˈzɪʃən
Examples:
Change is a transition from the state of potentiality to that of actuality.
The transition from the world of the shtetl changed him forever.
The transition period was chaotic.
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Common mistakes of transition pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "tran-ˈsi-tion". Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable: "tran-ˈzɪ-ʃən".
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "a" as in "cat" instead of the schwa sound. Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ in the first syllable: "tran-ˈzɪ-ʃən".
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce the "t" too strongly, making it sound like "tran-ˈzɪ-tion". Tip: Use a softer "t" sound, blending it smoothly into the next syllable: "tran-ˈzɪ-ʃən".
- Omitting the "i": Learners may drop the "i" sound, saying "tran-ˈzɪʃən". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "i" clearly as /ɪ/: "tran-ˈzɪ-ʃən".
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "transition" with "transmission", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the ending syllable: "transition" ends with /ʃən/, while "transmission" ends with /ɪn/.