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breathing
Definition:
(nou) the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbriːðɪŋ
Examples:
The problem becomes breathing in the thin air.
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Common mistakes of breathing pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "breath-ing". Correctly, it should be on the first syllable: /ˈbriːðɪŋ/ (US) and /ˈbriːðɪŋ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "breathe" first to ensure you stress the right syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "th": A common mistake is overpronouncing the "th" sound in "breathing". The correct sound is soft, as in /ð/, not harsh. Tip: Relax your tongue and let the air flow gently to produce the correct sound.
- Shortening the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "breathing" with a short "e" sound, saying /ˈbrɛðɪŋ/. The correct pronunciation uses a long "ee" sound: /ˈbriːðɪŋ/. Tip: Focus on elongating the "ee" sound to differentiate it from a short vowel.
- Dropping the final "g": Some speakers might drop the final "g" and say "breathin'". The correct pronunciation retains the "g": /ˈbriːðɪŋ/. Tip: Practice saying "singing" and "ringing" to get comfortable with the final "g" sound.
- Confusing with "breath": Learners may mix up "breathing" with "breath", pronouncing the latter as /ˈbrɛθ/. Remember, "breathing" has an added "ing" sound at the end. Tip: Always remember that "breathing" is an action, while "breath" is a noun.