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volition
Definition:
(nou) the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention- George Meredith (nou) the act of making a choice
Phonetic Transcription:
vəˈlɪʃən
Examples:
Afterwards, they enter the volition phase.
The issue in this world for mankind is volition.
Crucially, they come to the movement of their own volition.
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Common mistakes of volition pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "vo-LI-tion" instead of "vo-LI-tion" (ˌvoʊˈlɪʃən in US, ˌvəʊˈlɪʃən in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "LI" syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "o" in "volition" as a short "o" sound, like in "hot," instead of the correct long "o" as in "go" (ˈvoʊ in US, ˈvəʊ in UK). Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound at the beginning.
- Ending sound mispronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the "tion" ending as "shun" with a strong "sh" sound, instead of the correct "shən" (ˈʃən). Tip: Practice softening the "tion" to sound like "shən."
- Unclear vowel in the second syllable: Some speakers may pronounce the "i" in "volition" too strongly, resulting in "vol-I-tion" instead of the correct "vol-I-tion" (ˈlɪ). Tip: Keep the "i" short and subtle.
- Overemphasizing the "v": Some learners may stress the "v" too much, making it sound harsh, as in "V-volition." Tip: Pronounce the "v" smoothly without added emphasis to maintain clarity.