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Try LingUp Now!Start with 'clas' (/klæs/). The 'a' is like the 'a' in 'cat'.
Add the unstressed syllables 'si-fi' (/ə.fə/). These are very quick and sound like 'uh-fuh'.
Next is the stressed syllable 'ca' (/keɪ/). It sounds like the letter 'A'.
End with 'tion' (/ʃən/). This sounds like the word 'shun'.
Pronouncing the first 'a' like in 'father' instead of 'cat'. (clas-si)
Stressing the first syllable instead of the fourth: 'CLAS-si-fi-ca-tion'. (clas-si-fi-ca-tion)
Saying 'see-fee' with long 'ee' sounds instead of quick 'uh-fuh' sounds. (si-fi)
Start with 'clas' (/klæs/). The 'a' is like the 'a' in 'cat'.
Add the unstressed syllables 'si-fi' (/ɪ.fɪ/). The 'i' sounds are short, like in the word 'kit'.
Next is the stressed syllable 'ca' (/keɪ/). It sounds like the letter 'A'.
End with 'tion' (/ʃən/). This sounds like the word 'shun'.
Pronouncing the first 'a' like in 'car' instead of 'cat'. (clas-si)
Stressing the wrong syllable. (clas-si-fi-ca-tion)
Using a schwa sound (/ə/) for the 'i's instead of a short 'i' sound (/ɪ/). (si-fi)
There are five syllables: clas-si-fi-ca-tion.
The main stress is on the fourth syllable: '-ca-'. It sounds like clas-si-fi-CA-tion.
The ending 'tion' is always pronounced 'shun'. It's a soft 'sh' sound followed by 'un'.
The process of putting people or things into groups based on shared qualities.
/ˈklæs.ə.faɪ/
To arrange something in groups.
/klæs/
A group of things that are similar.
/ˈklæs.ə.faɪd/
Arranged in a group; or secret.
In 'classify', the stress is on the first syllable (CLA-ssi-fy). In 'classification', it moves to the fourth syllable (-ca-).
'Class' is only one syllable, while 'classification' has five.
'Classified' has stress on the first syllable (CLA-ssi-fied), but 'classification' has stress on the fourth.
Nouns ending in '-tion' are very common. The stress is almost always on the syllable right before '-tion'. For example: in-for-MA-tion, edu-CA-tion.
This is a long word. Say it slowly first: clas-si-fi-CA-tion. Then say it faster. The rhythm is da-da-da-DA-da.
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