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crying
Definition:
(nou) the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkraɪɪŋ
Examples:
The baby was crying.
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Common mistakes of crying pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may stress the wrong syllable, saying "CRY-ing" instead of "cry-ING". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˈkraɪ.ɪŋ/ (US) and /ˈkraɪ.ɪŋ/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "r": Non-native speakers might pronounce the "r" too strongly, making it sound like "cRying". Tip: Keep the "r" soft and blend it smoothly with the vowel sound. Focus on the IPA: /ˈkraɪ.ɪŋ/.
- Dropping the vowel sound: Some may say "cyn" instead of "crying", omitting the vowel. Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly, as in IPA: /ˈkraɪ.ɪŋ/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Learners might confuse the vowel sound, saying "creeing" instead of "crying". Tip: The correct sound is /aɪ/, as in "eye". Practice with the IPA: /ˈkraɪ.ɪŋ/.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some might say "cryin'" without the "g", which is informal. Tip: Always pronounce the "g" clearly to maintain standard pronunciation. Refer to the IPA: /ˈkraɪ.ɪŋ/.