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cling
Definition:
(nou) fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
Phonetic Transcription:
kəlɪŋ
Examples:
They cling tightly together.
Both cling to an ethos riddled with perplexities and contradictions.
Enough of it will cling to the glass to impart the desired flavor.
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Common mistakes of cling pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cling" as /klɪŋ/. In English, the stress is on the first syllable, /ˈklɪŋ/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the initial sound.
- Over-pronouncing the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce the "g" in "cling" too strongly, resulting in /klɪŋg/. The correct pronunciation ends with a nasal "ng" sound, /ˈklɪŋ/. Tip: Practice saying "sing" to get comfortable with the "ng" sound.
- Confusing with "clingy": Some confuse "cling" with "clingy," pronouncing it as /ˈklɪŋɪ/. Remember, "cling" has no additional syllables and is simply /ˈklɪŋ/. Tip: Break down the words and practice them separately to avoid mix-ups.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners might say "cling" as /ˈklɪŋə/, inserting an unnecessary vowel sound at the end. The correct form is /ˈklɪŋ/, with no extra sounds. Tip: Focus on the smooth transition from "n" to the end of the word.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some may say "cling" with a short "i," like /klɪn/. The correct vowel sound is a short "i," pronounced as /ˈklɪŋ/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in vowel sounds.