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devastating
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ
Examples:
The account of her devastating destruction left Faridi trembling and astounded.
The aftermath to the city was devastating.
The death was devastating for the family.
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Common mistakes of devastating pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "dev-as-ˈta-ting" instead of the correct "ˈdev-as-tay-ting". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Overlooking the vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "devastating" with a short "a" sound, saying "dev-əs-ˈta-ting" instead of "ˈdev-ə-steɪ-ting". Tip: Focus on the long "ay" sound in the second syllable to sound more natural.
- Ignoring the "t" sound: A common mistake is to soften the "t" in "devastating," resulting in "dev-as-deɪ-ɪŋ". Tip: Pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Dropping the final "g": Some may say "devastatin'" without the "g" sound at the end. Tip: Always articulate the "g" in "devastating" to ensure clarity and correctness.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners sometimes mispronounce the ending as "devastatin'". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice saying the full "devastating" to avoid this common error.