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How to pronounce:
eating
Definition:
(nou) the act of consuming food
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈiːtɪŋ
Examples:
She was eating a mint after she had a dinner.
Kneeling in the act of eating and drinking at the Lords table is a sinne.
The church required abstention from the eating of meat or drinking of alcohol.
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Common mistakes of eating pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "eating" as /ɪˈtɪŋ/. This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈiː.tɪŋ/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "eat" part.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is pronouncing "eating" with a strong "t" sound, like "eet-ing." This can lead to confusion. In IPA, it should be /ˈiː.tɪŋ/, where the "t" is softer. Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some might pronounce "eating" with a short "e," sounding like "it-ing" (/ˈɪt.ɪŋ/). This alters the meaning and is incorrect. The correct vowel is a long "ee" sound: /ˈiː.tɪŋ/. Tip: Practice saying "eat" to get the vowel right.
- Dropping the "g": A frequent error is omitting the final "g," saying "eatin'" instead of "eating" (/ˈiː.tɪn/). This informal pronunciation is not standard. Tip: Always pronounce the "g" clearly to maintain formality.
- Confusing with "eaten": Some learners confuse "eating" with "eaten," pronouncing them similarly. "Eating" is /ˈiː.tɪŋ/ (present tense), while "eaten" is /ˈiː.tən/ (past participle). Tip: Remember the different endings to distinguish between them.