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england
Definition:
(nou) an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries (nou) the people of England (nou) the discipline that studies the English language and literature (nou) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ
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Common mistakes of england pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "en-GLAND" instead of "ENG-land". Tip: Remember to place the primary stress on the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ for both US and UK.
- Omitting the "g" sound: It's common to drop the "g" and pronounce it as "inland" instead of "england". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "g" clearly, as in /ˈɪŋɡlənd/, to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the "e" as a long vowel, saying "ee" instead of the short "e". Tip: Use the short vowel sound /ɪ/ as in "sit" to pronounce the first syllable correctly.
- Mispronouncing the "d": A common mistake is to soften the "d" at the end, making it sound like "englan". Tip: Clearly articulate the "d" sound, as in /ˈɪŋɡlənd/, to ensure clarity.
- Ignoring the schwa: Learners might emphasize the second syllable too much, saying "eng-land" instead of "eng-lənd". Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ for the second syllable to keep it light and unstressed.