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challenge
Definition:
(nou) a demanding or stimulating situation (nou) a call to engage in a contest or fight (nou) questioning a statement and demanding an explanation (nou) a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror (nou) a demand by a sentry for a password or identification
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtʃæləndʒ
Examples:
The more difficult the challenge is, the bigger the rewards.
The most difficult challenge remains the numerical treatment of turbulence.
That's the gist of the challenge.
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Common mistakes of challenge pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "chal-ˈlenge". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "a": People often pronounce "challenge" with an exaggerated "a" sound, making it sound like "chah-lenge". This is not standard. The correct sound is "æ" as in "cat". Tip: Keep the vowel sound short and crisp.
- Dropping the "l": In fast speech, some might skip the "l", saying "chan-ɪndʒ". This leads to confusion. The "l" is important for clarity. Tip: Practice saying "challenge" slowly to include all sounds.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners might pronounce the first vowel as "e", saying "chelenge". The correct vowel is "æ", as in "man". Tip: Focus on the "a" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing the "ge": Some pronounce the ending as "j", saying "chal-ənj". The correct sound is "dʒ". Tip: Remember that "ge" in "challenge" sounds like "j" as in "judge".