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congruent
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒŋɡrʊənt
Examples:
The articles have to be congruent.
From the talk it is supposed to be the congruent sign
Is it congruent or incongruent with your self concept.
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Common mistakes of congruent pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /kənˈɡruː.ənt/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkɒŋ.ɡruː.ənt/ (UK) or /ˈkɑːn.ɡruː.ənt/ (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel mispronunciation: Some people pronounce the "o" in "congruent" as "uh" instead of the correct "aw" sound. This leads to a mispronunciation of /kənˈɡruː.ənt/. Tip: Practice saying "con" as /kɒŋ/ (UK) or /kɑːn/ (US) to get it right.
- Overemphasis on vowels: Learners sometimes overemphasize the "u" sound, making it sound like /kənˈɡruː.ənt/. The correct pronunciation has a smoother transition: /ˈkɒŋ.ɡruː.ənt/ (UK) or /ˈkɑːn.ɡruː.ənt/ (US). Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly.
- Ignoring the "g" sound: Some may drop the "g" sound, resulting in "conruent" instead of "congruent." This changes the word's clarity. The correct pronunciation includes the "g": /ˈkɒŋ.ɡruː.ənt/ (UK) or /ˈkɑːn.ɡruː.ənt/ (US). Tip: Make sure to pronounce every letter clearly.
- Incorrect final syllable: A common mistake is to pronounce the final syllable as "ent" instead of "ənt," leading to /ˈkɒŋ.ɡruː.ɛnt/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈkɒŋ.ɡruː.ənt/ (UK) or /ˈkɑːn.ɡruː.ənt/ (US). Tip: Listen for the subtle "uhnt" sound at the end.