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vaccination
Definition:
(nou) taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease (nou) the scar left following inoculation with a vaccine
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌvæksɪˈneɪʃən
Examples:
The infection is preventable by vaccination.
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Common mistakes of vaccination pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "vac-si-ˈna-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "vac-ci-ˈna-tion". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "na" to sound natural.
- Vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce the "a" in "vaccination" as in "cat" instead of the correct "æ" sound as in "bat". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Practice saying "vac" like "back" to get the right sound.
- "c" pronunciation: A common mistake is pronouncing the "c" in "vaccination" as "k". The correct pronunciation is with an "s" sound: /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ (US) and /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ (UK). Tip: Think of "s" when saying "vac".
- Syllable count: Some might say "vac-ci-na-tion" with four syllables instead of the correct three: "vac-ci-ˈna-tion". This can make speech sound unnatural. Tip: Count the syllables to ensure you're using three.
- Final "tion" sound: Mispronouncing the ending "tion" as "shun" instead of the correct "ʃən" can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Practice saying "vac" followed by "shun" to master the transition smoothly.