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assign
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈsaɪn
Examples:
To whom shall Jupiter assign the task of expiating our wickedness
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Common mistakes of assign pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying /əˈsaɪn/ instead of /əˈsɪn/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress falls on the last syllable, "sign".
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Many pronounce "assign" as /əˈsɪn/ with a short "i" sound. The correct pronunciation is /əˈsaɪn/, where the "i" has a long vowel sound. Tip: Focus on elongating the "i" to sound like "eye".
- Skipping the initial vowel: Some people start with a hard "a" sound, saying "assign" as /aˈsaɪn/. The correct pronunciation begins with a schwa sound /ə/. Tip: Practice starting with a soft, quick "uh" sound.
- Mispronouncing the final "n": Learners may pronounce the "n" at the end too softly, making "assign" sound like /əˈsaɪ/. The correct pronunciation is /əˈsaɪn/. Tip: Ensure you clearly articulate the "n" at the end.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "assign" with "design," pronouncing it as /dɪˈzaɪn/. While they share some sounds, "assign" is pronounced /əˈsaɪn/. Tip: Pay attention to the initial sounds to differentiate them.