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How to pronounce:
engaging
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ
Examples:
You are engaging in transference or engaging in tactics to discredit me.
However, can one engage in tenebrism without engaging in chiaroscuro
That is, one can engage the use of chiaroscuro without engaging in tenebrism.
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Common mistakes of engaging pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "en-ˈgaging". This is incorrect as the primary stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: /ɪnˈɡeɪ.dʒɪŋ/. Tip: Focus on the "gag" part to emphasize the correct stress.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "engaging" with a short "e" sound, like "en-gaging". The correct pronunciation uses a long "e" sound, /ɪnˈɡeɪ.dʒɪŋ/. Tip: Practice saying "gate" to help with the long vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce "engaging" with an exaggerated "g" sound, leading to "en-gay-jing". The correct sound is softer, /ɪnˈɡeɪ.dʒɪŋ/. Tip: Blend the "g" into the "j" sound to make it smoother.
- Dropping the final "g": Some speakers may drop the "g" at the end, saying "en-gage". In standard English, it is important to pronounce the final "g" clearly: /ɪnˈɡeɪ.dʒɪŋ/. Tip: Emphasize the "ing" ending to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "dʒ" sound: Learners often confuse the "j" sound in "engaging" with a hard "g", resulting in "en-gay-ging". The correct sound is /dʒ/, as in "judge". Tip: Practice with words like "juice" to master the "j" sound.