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climbing
Definition:
(nou) an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈklaɪmɪŋ
Examples:
Smith veered to the east and began climbing the hill.
He was a mountaineer who specializes in winter climbing.
The mountain is the site of the first fatal climbing accident in Canada.
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Common mistakes of climbing pronunciation
- Dropping the "b": Many learners pronounce "climbing" as "climing", omitting the "b" sound. This leads to incorrect pronunciation, as the IPA is /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Always pronounce the "b" clearly.
- Misplacing the stress: Some people stress the second syllable, saying "cli-MBING". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "climb" part.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "climbing" with an "i" sound as in "bit". The correct pronunciation uses the diphthong /aɪ/, not a short vowel. Tip: Practice saying "climb" to get the right vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may pronounce "climbing" as "cli-mbing", adding an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation is two syllables, /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ/. Tip: Keep it concise and smooth when saying the word.
- Confusing with "climbing" and "climbed": Learners sometimes confuse the present participle "climbing" with the past tense "climbed". The latter has a different vowel sound and stress pattern. Tip: Remember, "climbing" is /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ/, while "climbed" is /klaɪmd/.