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fawning
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɔːnɪŋ
Examples:
He was wary of those who were servile and fawning.
As written, the article was fawning praise.
At present, the introduction is a fawning eulogy.
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Common mistakes of fawning pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing "fawning" as /fəˈnɪŋ/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈfɔː.nɪŋ/ (UK) or /ˈfɔ.nɪŋ/ (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first part of the word.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "fawning" with a short "a" sound, saying /ˈfæn.ɪŋ/. The correct pronunciation uses a long "aw" sound: /ˈfɔː.nɪŋ/ (UK) or /ˈfɔ.nɪŋ/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "law" to get the vowel sound right.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Learners might say "fawning" with an exaggerated "n," resulting in /ˈfɔː.nɪŋ/. The "n" should be clear but not overly stressed. Tip: Keep the "n" soft and fluid, blending it into the following vowel.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some people mistakenly pronounce "fawning" as if it has three syllables, saying /fəˈnɪŋ/. The word has only two syllables: /ˈfɔː.nɪŋ/ (UK) or /ˈfɔ.nɪŋ/ (US). Tip: Break the word down into two clear parts to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing the "g": A common error is pronouncing the "g" in "fawning" as a hard "g," resulting in /ˈfɔː.nɪg/. The correct pronunciation has a soft "g": /ˈfɔː.nɪŋ/ (UK) or /ˈfɔ.nɪŋ/ (US). Tip: Remember that "ing" typically has a soft "g" sound in English.