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How to pronounce“motion”in English

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In natural English speech, "motion" appears in contexts such as: "but you have these two arms and it's a bit like when you're a human and you're using your arms to balance yourself so the arms can actually stop that swaying motion". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

noun

IPA/ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Syllablesmo·ti·on

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but you have these two arms and it's a bit like when you're a human and you're using your arms to balance yourself so the arms can actually stop that swaying

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noun

A change whereby something goes from one place to another; a state of progression from one place to another; a change of position with respect to time.

“This is the great wheel to which the clock owes its motion.”

Synonyms:move movement

noun

A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.

“The motion to amend is now open for discussion.”

verb

To gesture indicating a desired movement.

“He motioned for me to come closer.”

verb

To introduce a motion in parliamentary procedure.