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beginning
Definition:
(nou) the event consisting of the start of something (nou) the time at which something is supposed to begin (nou) the first part or section of something (nou) the place where something begins, where it springs into being (nou) the act of starting something
Phonetic Transcription:
bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ
Examples:
Callan connected the beginning of the first coil to the beginning of the second.
Midnight is technically the beginning of the new day.
After the beginning of the new century, the building was rehabilitated.
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Common mistakes of beginning pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "be-GIN-ning" instead of the correct "BE-gin-ning" (ˈbɪɡ.ɪn.ɪŋ). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "beginning" with a long "e" sound, as in "be-gi-ning." The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" as in "bit" (ˈbɪɡ). Tip: Practice with words like "big" to master the vowel sound.
- Overemphasis on "g": A common mistake is to overemphasize the "g" sound, leading to "beg-GIN-ing." The correct pronunciation is smoother with a single "g" (ˈbɪɡ.ɪn.ɪŋ). Tip: Focus on blending the sounds together.
- Silent letters: Some may mistakenly pronounce the "n" in the second syllable, resulting in "be-gin-ning." The correct form has a clear "n" sound in both syllables (ˈbɪɡ.ɪn.ɪŋ). Tip: Remember that both "n's" are pronounced distinctly.
- Syllable count: Learners sometimes treat "beginning" as a two-syllable word, saying "be-gin." In reality, it has three syllables (ˈbɪɡ.ɪn.ɪŋ). Tip: Break it down into three parts for clarity: "be-gin-ning."