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Definition:
(nou) a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language (nou) a uniform movement without rotation (nou) the act of changing in form or shape or appearance (nou) a transformation in which the origin of the coordinate system is moved to another position but the direction of each axis remains the same (nou) the process whereby genetic information coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of a specific protein at a ribosome in the cytoplasm (nou) rewording something in less technical terminology (nou) the act of uniform movement
Phonetic Transcription:
trænsˈleɪʃən
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Common mistakes of translation pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "trans-LA-tion" instead of "TRAN-slation". Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the first syllable, noted as /ˈtræn.sleɪ.ʃən/ in US and /trænˈsleɪ.ʃən/ in UK.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce the "a" in "translation" as a short "a" sound, saying "trans-lat-ion". Tip: Use the correct vowel sound /æ/ as in "cat" for the first syllable.
- Over-emphasizing the "tion": Learners often overly stress the "tion" ending, pronouncing it as "trans-lay-shun". Tip: The "tion" should be pronounced softly, as /ʃən/, blending it smoothly into the preceding syllable.
- Omitting syllables: Some might drop the "s" sound, saying "tranlation". Tip: Ensure you articulate the "s" clearly to maintain the correct syllable count and pronunciation /ˈtræn.sleɪ.ʃən/.
- Incorrect vowel length: A common mistake is to pronounce the "a" in "translation" too long, saying "trans-lay-tion". Tip: Keep the "a" short and crisp, using the /æ/ sound for clarity.