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building
Definition:
(nou) a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place (nou) the act of constructing something (nou) the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones (nou) the occupants of a building
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbɪldɪŋ
Examples:
The construction of the building stopped.
It is housed in a palatial building.
The building was constructed to alleviate overcrowding of the school.
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Common mistakes of building pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "build-ING" /bɪlˈdɪŋ/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "BUILD-ing" /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "u" instead of "i", resulting in "bulding". Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in "building" /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ to avoid confusion.
- Omitting the final sound: Some speakers may drop the final "g", saying "buildin'". Tip: Always pronounce the "g" clearly in "building" /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ to maintain clarity in communication.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Learners sometimes overemphasize the "d" sound, making it sound like "buidling". Tip: Keep the "d" soft and smooth, as in "building" /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/, to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Mixing up the "u" and "i": Some may confuse the sounds, pronouncing it as "bulding". Tip: Practice the "i" sound by repeating "building" /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ to distinguish it from other vowel sounds.