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developing
Definition:
(nou) processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈveləpɪŋ
Examples:
The country thus joined the league of the developing countries.
It shows the developing nature of the country.
Most people in developing countries are poor.
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Common mistakes of developing pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "de-ˈvel-op-ing". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ" (US) and "dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "vel" syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some might pronounce the first syllable as "dee" instead of "dih". This changes the pronunciation to "dih-ˈvel-op-ing". The correct sound is /dɪ/, not /di/. Tip: Practice the short "ih" sound to avoid confusion.
- Missing the schwa: Learners often omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "de-vel-op-ing" instead of "dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ". The schwa /ə/ is crucial for fluid pronunciation. Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often contain the schwa sound.
- Overemphasizing the final "g": Some may pronounce "developing" as "developin'" with a strong "g" sound. The correct pronunciation ends softly with /ɪŋ/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, ensuring the final "g" is pronounced clearly.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners may shorten the "e" in "developing", pronouncing it as "dev-lop-ing". This leads to a loss of clarity. The correct pronunciation includes a clear "e" sound as in /ɛ/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish vowel lengths.