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How to pronounce:
gigantic
Phonetic Transcription:
dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk
Examples:
The problem is the footnotes, which are gigantic.
They are the gigantic Rafflesia plants and the orangutan.
It is the remains of the ancient eruption of a gigantic volcano.
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Common mistakes of gigantic pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gi-ˈgæn-tɪk". The correct stress is on the third syllable, "ˌdʒaɪ-ˈgæn-tɪk". Tip: Remember to emphasize "gæn" when pronouncing "gigantic".
- Vowel confusion: The first vowel sound can be mispronounced as "ɪ" instead of "aɪ", leading to "ɪ-ˈgæn-tɪk". The accurate pronunciation is "dʒaɪ-ˈgæn-tɪk". Tip: Practice saying "I" to get the correct first vowel sound in "gigantic".
- Omitting syllables: Some may drop the second syllable, saying "gɪg-ˈtɪk" instead of "dʒaɪ-ˈgæn-tɪk". This changes the word entirely. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly in "gigantic".
- Incorrect ending sound: Learners might pronounce the last syllable as "tɪk" instead of "tɪk". The correct pronunciation is "tɪk" in both US and UK variants. Tip: Pay attention to the "t" sound at the end of "gigantic".
- Mispronouncing the initial sound: Some may say "ʤ" instead of "dʒ", leading to "ʤɪ-ˈgæn-tɪk". The correct initial sound is "dʒ". Tip: Practice the "j" sound in "jam" to get the correct start for "gigantic".