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bathing
Definition:
(nou) immersing the body in water or sunshine (nou) the act of washing yourself (or another person)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbɑːθɪŋ
Examples:
The lido was constructed in 1959 on the site of an older bathing pool.
The Romans introduced the practice of bathing in hot water.
They enjoy bathing in puddles of water in the wild and in captivity.
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Common mistakes of bathing pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "bathing" as "bathing" with a short "a" like in "cat". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation uses a long "a" sound /eɪ/ in both US and UK variants. Tip: Focus on elongating the "a" sound.
- Ignoring the "th" sound: Many people pronounce "bathing" without the "th" sound, saying "bating" instead. This omits the voiced dental fricative /ð/, which is crucial. Tip: Place your tongue between your teeth to produce the "th" correctly.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "ba-THING" instead of the correct "BA-thing". The primary stress is on the first syllable /ˈbeɪ.θɪŋ/. Tip: Emphasize the first part of the word for proper stress.
- Overemphasizing the "g": A common error is to pronounce the "g" at the end of "bathing" clearly, as in "bathe-g". The correct pronunciation has a soft ending /ɪŋ/. Tip: Keep the "g" subtle and blend it into the "ing" sound.
- Confusing with "bathe": Some learners confuse "bathing" with "bathe", pronouncing it as if they are the same. "Bathing" has the /θ/ sound, while "bathe" ends with a /ð/. Tip: Remember that "bathing" is an action involving water, while "bathe" is the act itself.