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bilingual
Definition:
(nou) a person who speaks two languages fluently
Phonetic Transcription:
baɪˈlɪŋɡwəl
Examples:
Understanding the link between bilingual aphasia and language control.
In practice the bilingual citizens were most of the time bilingual Flemings.
A peculiarity at the is the bilingual education.
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Common mistakes of bilingual pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bi-ˈling-gwəl". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈbaɪ.lɪŋ.ɡwəl". Tip: Practice saying "bilingual" slowly, emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some speakers may mispronounce the "i" in the second syllable as a long "ee" sound, saying "bi-ˈleen-gwəl". The correct sound is a short "i" as in "bit": "ˈbaɪ.lɪŋ.ɡwəl". Tip: Focus on the "i" sounding like "ih".
- Ending sound: Learners sometimes drop the "g" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "bi-ˈlin-wəl". This omits the correct "g" sound, which is essential in "bilingual": "ˈbaɪ.lɪŋ.ɡwəl". Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "g" clearly.
- Syllable division: Some may pronounce it as "bi-lin-gwəl", incorrectly adding an extra syllable. The correct pronunciation has three syllables: "ˈbaɪ.lɪŋ.ɡwəl". Tip: Break it down into three distinct parts to avoid confusion.
- Consonant clarity: A common mistake is to blend the "l" and "g" sounds, resulting in "bi-lin-gwəl". The correct pronunciation maintains clear separation: "ˈbaɪ.lɪŋ.ɡwəl". Tip: Practice saying the "l" and "g" distinctly to improve clarity.