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withdrawal
Definition:
(nou) a retraction of a previously held position (nou) the act of taking out money or other capital (nou) the act of withdrawing (nou) avoiding emotional involvement (nou) the act of withdrawing blood, tumors, etc. (nou) the act of ceasing to participate in an activity (nou) a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation (nou) formal separation from an alliance or federation (nou) the termination of drug taking
Phonetic Transcription:
wɪðˈdrɔːəl
Examples:
The withdrawal symptoms coming off the drugs was excruciating.
The withdrawal of the troops was a disgrace.
As a result, the enemy made a feint withdrawal.
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Common mistakes of withdrawal pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "with-ˈdraw-al". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "wɪðˈdrɔː.əl" (UK) / "wɪðˈdrɔːl" (US). Tip: Practice saying "withdrawal" slowly, emphasizing the "draw" part.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "withdrawal" as "wɪðˈdrəl", skipping the second vowel sound. Both US and UK pronunciations include the "a" sound. Tip: Focus on articulating all syllables clearly to avoid this error.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some may mispronounce the "a" in "withdrawal" as a short "a", leading to "wɪðˈdrɑl". The correct sound is a schwa /ə/ in the UK version. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle vowel sound.
- Adding extra syllables: Learners sometimes say "with-draw-al", adding an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation is three syllables: "wɪðˈdrɔː.əl" (UK) / "wɪðˈdrɔl" (US). Tip: Break the word into its syllables and practice each one distinctly.
- Confusing "withdrawal" with "withdraw": Some mix up the two, pronouncing "withdrawal" incorrectly as "wɪðˈdrɔː" or "wɪðˈdral". Remember, "withdrawal" has an additional syllable. Tip: Repeat both words to differentiate their sounds and syllable counts.