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How to pronounce:
gibberish
Definition:
(nou) unintelligible talking
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒɪbərɪʃ
Examples:
It's authentic gibberish with a soupcon of moronia.
She intended to speak gibberish.
The article is some kind of gibberish.
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Common mistakes of gibberish pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gi-BER-ish" instead of the correct "GIB-er-ish" /ˈgɪb.ər.ɪʃ/ (US) /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "gibberish" with a long "i" sound, like "gī-ber-ish". This is incorrect; the first syllable should have a short "i" /ɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "gib" as in "give" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Final "ish": A common mistake is to pronounce the ending as "ish" with an exaggerated "sh" sound, like "gibber-ISH". The correct pronunciation is softer, with a short "ish" /ɪʃ/. Tip: Try to blend the sounds smoothly for a more fluent pronunciation.
- Omitting syllables: Some speakers may drop the second syllable, saying "GIB-ish". This leads to an incomplete pronunciation. The full form is important for clarity. Tip: Remember to pronounce all syllables clearly: "GIB-er-ish".
- Consonant clarity: Learners often confuse the "b" and "p" sounds, leading to "gipperish" instead of "gibberish". The "b" should be voiced /b/. Tip: Practice differentiating between "b" and "p" by saying "bat" and "pat" before pronouncing "gibberish".