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encouragement
Definition:
(nou) the expression of approval and support (nou) the act of giving hope or support to someone (nou) the feeling of being encouraged
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt
Examples:
Thanks for the encouragement and corroboration.
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Common mistakes of encouragement pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "en-ˈcouragement" instead of the correct "ˈen-couragement". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "g": Some pronounce "encouragement" with a hard "g" sound, saying "en-cour-ˈgement". The correct pronunciation is with a soft "g", as in "ˈen-cour-ɪdʒ-mənt". Tip: Focus on the soft "g" to avoid this mistake.
- Skipping syllables: It's common to hear "en-cour-ment" with the middle syllable omitted. The correct pronunciation is "ˈen-cour-ɪdʒ-mənt". Tip: Make sure to pronounce all three syllables clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "a", saying "an-couragement". The correct pronunciation is with a short "e", as in "ˈen-couragement". Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds to ensure accuracy.
- Blending sounds: Some speakers blend the sounds together, making it sound like "en-cour-ɪj-ment". The correct pronunciation is "ˈen-cour-ɪdʒ-mənt". Tip: Practice separating the syllables to maintain clarity.