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variation
Definition:
(nou) an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change (nou) an activity that varies from a norm or standard (nou) a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished (nou) something a little different from others of the same type (nou) an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard (nou) the angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north (nou) the process of varying or being varied (nou) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon) (nou) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration (nou) a solo dance or dance figure (nou) the act of changing or altering something slightly but noticeably from the norm or standard
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌveərɪˈeɪʃən
Examples:
The finale is a mixture of variation and rondo form.
The form of the variation of amplitude is called the envelope of the wave.
There is much variation in the growth of the fetus.
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Common mistakes of variation pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "va-ˈri-eɪ-ʃən". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "ˈver", to pronounce "variation" correctly.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: A common mistake is saying "vay" instead of "ver". This leads to "vay-ˈri-eɪ-ʃən". Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in "ver" to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Dropping the "r" sound: Some speakers may omit the "r" in "variation", saying "va-ˈi-eɪ-ʃən". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" clearly in the first syllable, as in "ˈver".
- Confusing the ending: Learners might pronounce the ending as "ʃən" instead of "ʃən". This leads to "va-ˈri-eɪ-ʃən". Tip: Practice the correct ending by emphasizing the "ʃən" sound, ensuring clarity in "variation".
- Overemphasizing the "a": Some may pronounce it as "va-ˈraɪ-ʃən", incorrectly elongating the "a". Tip: Use a short "a" sound in "ver" to avoid this mistake and keep the pronunciation accurate.