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drawing
Definition:
(nou) an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper (nou) a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines (nou) the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams (nou) players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots (nou) act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source (nou) the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdrɔːɪŋ
Examples:
If the drawing is removed the letters retain the shape of the picture.
The single picture of the cartoonist drawing in fear does sum it up.
The drawing is delicate and precise.
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Common mistakes of drawing pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "drawing" as /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/ instead of the correct /ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/ in UK and /ˈdrɔ.ɪŋ/ in US. Tip: Focus on the "aw" sound to maintain clarity.
- Ignoring the "w": Some people omit the "w" sound, pronouncing "drawing" as /ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/ or /ˈdrɔ.ɪŋ/. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Emphasize the "w" by gently rounding your lips while saying it.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners sometimes stress the second syllable, saying "draw-ING" instead of the correct "DRAW-ing" (/ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable to sound natural.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce the "g" in "drawing" too harshly, leading to /ˈdrɔː.ɪŋg/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/. Tip: Keep the "g" soft and subtle at the end of the word.
- Confusing with "draw": Learners might mix "drawing" with "draw" (/drɔː/ or /drɔ/) and pronounce them similarly. Tip: Practice saying "drawing" with the added "-ing" to distinguish it clearly from "draw."