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dancing
Definition:
(nou) taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdɑːnsɪŋ
Examples:
They are youthful and elegant, and proficient in the art of dancing.
The Barynya dance is an alternation of chastushkas and frenetic dancing.
The dance instructor creates and teaches the dancing involved in the show.
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Common mistakes of dancing pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "dan-CING" instead of the correct "DAN-cing." Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as noted in IPA: /ˈdæn.sɪŋ/ (US) and /ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/ (UK).
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "a" as in "cat," leading to "cat-cing." The correct pronunciation has a short "a" sound as in "man." Tip: Focus on the /æ/ sound in the first syllable to distinguish it from other vowel sounds.
- Dropping the "g": A common mistake is to say "dancin'" instead of "dancing." This informal pronunciation omits the final "g." Tip: Always pronounce the "g" clearly, as in /ɪŋ/, to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some learners might pronounce "dancing" with a hard "c," resulting in "dan-king." The correct sound is a soft "c" as in "s." Tip: Practice the /s/ sound in the second syllable to avoid this error.
- Overemphasizing the "n": A few speakers may incorrectly pronounce "dancing" with an exaggerated "n," saying "dan-ncing." The correct pronunciation has a single "n" sound. Tip: Keep the "n" sound smooth and brief, as in /n/ without doubling it.