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How to pronounce:
big
Phonetic Transcription:
bɪɡ
Examples:
These are big paintings, confirming the greatness of the school of Leys.
The big school had a large student body.
The movie was a big hit and made Dada's simpleton image a huge success.
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Common mistakes of big pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners may pronounce "big" with a long vowel sound, as in "beeg" [biːg]. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound [ɪ] in "big" [bɪg].
- Final consonant pronunciation: The "g" at the end of "big" is often mispronounced as a soft "g" like in "jelly" [ˈdʒɛli]. This is incorrect. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the hard "g" sound [g] clearly.
- Stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bi-g" instead of "big". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "big" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is on the first and only syllable.
- Dropping the final sound: A common mistake is to drop the "g" sound entirely, saying "bi" instead of "big". This is incorrect. Tip: Always articulate the final "g" sound [g] to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing the vowel: Learners might say "beeg" with too much emphasis on the vowel sound. This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the vowel sound short and crisp, focusing on [ɪ] in "big" [bɪg].