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battling
Definition:
(nou) a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war (nou) an energetic attempt to achieve something (nou) an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)--Thomas Paine
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbætəl
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Common mistakes of battling pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, saying "bat-ˈtling". The correct pronunciation is "ˈbæt.lɪŋ" in both US and UK English. Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common error is pronouncing "battling" with a strong "t" sound, making it sound like "bat-ˈtling". The "t" should be softer, as in "ˈbæt.lɪŋ". Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick.
- Dropping the vowel sound: Some people omit the middle vowel, saying "ˈbæt.lɪn" instead of "ˈbæt.lɪŋ". This changes the word's clarity. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "ɪ" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mixing up vowel sounds: Learners may confuse the "a" sound, pronouncing it as "bɑt.lɪŋ". The correct sound is "æ" as in "cat". Tip: Practice saying "bat" first to get the right vowel sound before adding "tling".
- Incorrectly pronouncing the final "ing": Some may say "battlin'" informally, dropping the "g". The standard pronunciation is "ˈbæt.lɪŋ". Tip: Always pronounce the "g" in "ing" to sound more formal and clear.