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acknowledging
Phonetic Transcription:
əkˈnɒlɪdʒ
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Common mistakes of acknowledging pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ack-NOW-ledging" instead of "ack-NO-wledging" (US: /əkˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒɪŋ/, UK: /əkˈnɒ.lɪ.dʒɪŋ/). Tip: Focus on the "NO" syllable for proper stress.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce the "o" in "acknowledging" as a short "o" sound, leading to "ack-nol-edging." The correct pronunciation features a schwa /ə/ sound. Tip: Practice the vowel sound in unstressed syllables as /ə/.
- Missing the "k" sound: A common mistake is omitting the "k" sound, resulting in "acknowledging" pronounced as "anowledging." This changes the word significantly. Tip: Emphasize the "k" sound at the start to avoid this error.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some pronounce "acknowledging" with a heavy "g" sound, sounding like "acknowledge-ing." The correct pronunciation uses a softer "g" sound. Tip: Keep the "g" light and blend it smoothly with the preceding syllable.
- Incorrect ending: Learners might pronounce the ending as "acknowledge-ing," missing the "ing" sound. The correct form is "acknowledging" with a clear "ing" sound. Tip: Practice the ending by repeating similar words like "singing" or "ringing."