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contingent
Definition:
(nou) a gathering of persons representative of some larger group (nou) a temporary military unit
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈtɪndʒənt
Examples:
The contingent was sent to another country.
The size of the contingent was raised to five.
Any integration is contingent on the readiness of the technology.
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Common mistakes of contingent pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "con-TIN-gent" instead of the correct "con-ˈTIN-gent". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Vowel sound confusion: Mispronouncing the first vowel as "o" instead of "ɪ" leads to saying "con-TIN-gent" instead of "con-ˈTIN-gent". Tip: Practice the short "ɪ" sound, similar to "sit", to improve accuracy.
- Final "t" sound omission: Some speakers may drop the final "t" sound, saying "con-ˈTIN-gen" instead of "con-ˈTIN-gent". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect vowel in the second syllable: Saying "con-ˈTAN-gent" instead of "con-ˈTIN-gent" confuses the vowel sound. Tip: Focus on the "ɪ" sound in the second syllable, as in "tin", to avoid this mistake.
- Syllable division mistake: Some learners incorrectly divide the syllables as "con-ting-ent" instead of "con-ˈTIN-gent". Tip: Practice saying the word as a single unit with the correct stress on the second syllable for clarity.