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treason
Definition:
(nou) a crime that undermines the offender's government (nou) disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior (nou) an act of deliberate betrayal
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtriːzən
Examples:
Negative misprision is the concealment of treason or felony.
The magazine was accused of treason.
He was extradited from the UK and imprisoned for treason.
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Common mistakes of treason pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "TREAs-on" instead of "TREAs-on" (ˈtriː.zən). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "TREAs".
- Pronouncing the "ea" incorrectly: Some pronounce "treason" with a short "e" sound, like "tress-on". This is incorrect as the "ea" in "treason" is pronounced as a long "ee" sound (ˈtriː). Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound for the "ea".
- Overemphasizing the "s": Learners may pronounce "treason" with an exaggerated "s" sound, resulting in "tree-sun". The correct pronunciation has a softer "z" sound (ˈtriː.zən). Tip: Practice saying "treason" slowly to get the "z" sound right.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some speakers might neglect the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "tree-son". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa (ˈtriː.zən). Tip: Remember that the second syllable is a quick, neutral sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "treason" with "reason", leading to mispronunciation. "Treason" has a different vowel sound and stress pattern (ˈtriː.zən). Tip: Practice distinguishing between "treason" and "reason" by focusing on their unique sounds.