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How to pronounce:
harrowing
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhærəʊɪŋ
Examples:
The farmer is harrowing a field.
The stories are harrowing and cruel.
It was but one of the harrowing experiences that they encountered.
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Common mistakes of harrowing pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "HAR-row-ing" instead of "HAR-row-ing" (ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ in US, ˈhær.əʊ.ɪŋ in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to get it right.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "harrowing" with a short "a" sound, saying "huh-row-ing" instead of the correct "ha" as in "cat." Tip: Practice the "a" sound as in "car" to improve clarity.
- Dropping the final "g": A common mistake is to say "harrowin'" instead of "harrowing" (ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ in US, ˈhær.əʊ.ɪŋ in UK). Tip: Always articulate the "g" to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect vowel sound in the second syllable: Some may pronounce the second syllable as "row" instead of "row" (as in "row a boat"). Tip: Remember to use the schwa sound /ə/ for the unstressed syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Learners sometimes pronounce it as "harr-owing," adding an extra "r" sound. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth, focusing on the flow between syllables.