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How to pronounce:
gnashing
Phonetic Transcription:
næʃ
Examples:
In hell, there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Stop gnashing your teeth
I was crying and wailing and gnashing my teeth.
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Common mistakes of gnashing pronunciation
- Misplacing the "g": Many learners pronounce "gnashing" as if it starts with a hard "g" sound, leading to "g" instead of the silent "g". Tip: Remember that "g" is silent; start with the "n" sound, /ˈnæʃ.ɪŋ/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may say "gnashing" with an incorrect vowel sound, like "a" in "cat". This can lead to a pronunciation like "gnas-hing". Tip: Use the short "a" sound as in "man" /æ/ for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "sh": Learners sometimes stress the "sh" too much, resulting in "gnash-ing". This can make the word sound awkward. Tip: Keep the "sh" soft and smooth, as in /ˈnæʃ.ɪŋ/, to maintain natural flow.
- Ignoring syllable stress: Some might stress the second syllable incorrectly, saying "gnash-ing". This alters the word's rhythm. Tip: Place primary stress on the first syllable, /ˈnæʃ.ɪŋ/, for proper pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the ending: A common mistake is to pronounce the ending as "ing" with a hard "g", resulting in "gnash-ing". Tip: Use the soft "ing" sound /ɪŋ/ to finish the word correctly.