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continuing
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ
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Common mistakes of continuing pronunciation
- Stress on wrong syllable: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-ˈtin-u-ing". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "con-ˈtɪn-yu-ɪŋ". Tip: Focus on the "tin" for proper emphasis.
- Mispronouncing the "u": Some may pronounce the "u" in "continuing" as "oo", saying "con-tin-ˈoo-ing". The correct pronunciation is "ɪ", as in "tin". Tip: Think of the "i" sound in "tin" to guide you.
- Omitting the final "g": A common mistake is to drop the "g" sound, resulting in "con-tin-u-in". The correct pronunciation includes the "g": "ɪŋ". Tip: Always finish with the "ing" sound to sound complete.
- Incorrect vowel sound in "tin": Some learners pronounce "tin" as "teen", saying "con-ˈteen-u-ing". The correct vowel is "ɪ", as in "kit": "tɪn". Tip: Practice with words like "sit" to master the "i" sound.
- Confusing "continuing" with "continued": People often mix up the pronunciation of "continuing" with "continued", leading to "con-ˈtin-yood". The correct form for "continuing" is "ɪŋ". Tip: Remember that "continuing" has an ongoing action, while "continued" is past tense.