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eavesdropping
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈiːvzdrɒp
Examples:
He managed to collect the information from eavesdropping.
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Common mistakes of eavesdropping pronunciation
- Syllable stress confusion: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "eaves-'dropping" instead of the correct "ˈiːvzˌdrɒp.ɪŋ" (UK) and "ˈiːvzˌdrɑː.pɪŋ" (US). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for the primary stress.
- Vowel sound errors: Some may mispronounce the first vowel sound, saying "eaves" like "eeves." The correct pronunciation is "ˈiːvz," where the "ea" sounds like the long "e." Tip: Practice saying "see" to get the correct sound.
- Overemphasizing "dropping": Learners often stress "dropping" too heavily, saying "eaves-'DROPP-ing." The correct stress is on the first syllable of "eaves," making it "ˈiːvzˌdrɒp.ɪŋ" (UK) and "ˈiːvzˌdrɑː.pɪŋ" (US). Tip: Keep "dropping" lighter to maintain proper rhythm.
- Missing the "g" sound: Some speakers may drop the final "g" in "eavesdropping," saying "eavesdroppin." The correct form includes the "g," pronounced as "ˈiːvzˌdrɒp.ɪŋ" (UK) and "ˈiːvzˌdrɑː.pɪŋ" (US). Tip: Always pronounce the "g" clearly at the end.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may shorten the vowel in "eaves," pronouncing it as "ehvs." The correct pronunciation is "ˈiːvz," where the vowel is elongated. Tip: Practice with words like "leave" to master the long vowel sound.