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How to pronounce:
dig
Definition:
(nou) the site of an archeological exploration (nou) an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect (nou) a small gouge (as in the cover of a book) (nou) the act of digging (nou) the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪɡ
Examples:
The spade continues to dig the rectangular hole deeper.
Undeterred, he began to dig a replica coal mine in the back garden of his home.
The workers had to dig the drains.
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Common mistakes of dig pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Some learners may pronounce "dig" with a long "i" sound, sounding like "dige" /daɪg/. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound /ɪ/ to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect stress placement: "Dig" is a single-syllable word, and stress is naturally on that syllable. Some may incorrectly emphasize a second syllable. Tip: Remember that "dig" is pronounced /dɪg/ with no additional syllables.
- Overemphasizing the final "g": Some speakers may pronounce "dig" with a heavy emphasis on the "g," making it sound overly pronounced, like "digg." Tip: Keep the "g" soft and subtle, as in /dɪg/.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "dig" with "digging," pronouncing it as if it has two syllables, /ˈdɪgɪŋ/. Tip: Practice "dig" as a standalone word, focusing on the single syllable /dɪg/.
- Regional variations: In some accents, "dig" may be pronounced with a different vowel sound, such as /dɛg/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to become familiar with the standard pronunciation /dɪg/.