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How to pronounce:
disgusting
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ
Examples:
The gross scene was disgusting.
He thought the devilry was disgusting.
It was disgusting to bisect live animals.
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Common mistakes of disgusting pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "disgusting" with an "i" sound like in "sit" instead of the correct "ɪ" as in "kit" (US: /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/, UK: /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/). Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound for accuracy.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the first syllable "dis-" instead of the second syllable "-gust" (US: /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/, UK: /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/). Tip: Practice emphasizing the second syllable to sound more natural.
- Overemphasis on "t": Some speakers overemphasize the "t" in "disgusting," making it sound too sharp. The "t" should be soft and quick (US: /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/, UK: /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/). Tip: Keep the "t" light and blend it with the following "ɪŋ."
- Skipping syllables: Learners often drop the second syllable, pronouncing it as "dis-gusting" instead of the correct "dis-gus-ting" (US: /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/, UK: /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/). Tip: Make sure to articulate all syllables clearly for better understanding.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "disgusting" with "disgust" or "disgusted," altering the meaning. "Disgusting" describes something that causes disgust (US: /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/, UK: /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/). Tip: Remember that "disgusting" is an adjective, while the others are nouns or past participles.