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How to pronounce:
binge
Definition:
(nou) any act of immoderate indulgence (nou) an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
Phonetic Transcription:
bɪndʒ
Examples:
These are the same sources I used in the binge drinking article.
Amber comes back to the house after a night of binge drinking.
The Assembly also decided to approve of the fight against binge drinking.
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Common mistakes of binge pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "binge" with a long "i" as in "bike" [baɪndʒ]. The correct vowel sound is a short "i" [bɪndʒ]. Tip: Practice saying "bin" to get the right vowel sound.
- Misplaced stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bin-GE" [bɪnˈdʒeɪ]. The correct stress is on the first syllable, "BINGE" [ˈbɪndʒ]. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing the word.
- Overemphasizing "g": Learners may pronounce "binge" with an exaggerated "g" sound, making it sound like "bing-ge" [ˈbɪnɡeɪ]. The "g" should blend smoothly with the preceding sound. Tip: Focus on a soft transition from "n" to "g."
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may mistakenly say "binge" as "bin-gee" [bɪnˈdʒiː]. "Binge" is a single-syllable word. Tip: Say it quickly to reinforce that it's one syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "binge" with "bingeing" [ˈbɪndʒɪŋ], which has an additional syllable. Remember, "binge" is short and concise. Tip: Practice differentiating between the two by saying them repeatedly.