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igneous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪɡnɪəs
Examples:
The pool is a sinkhole surrounded by igneous rock.
The most common rocks are of igneous and metamorphic origin.
Labradorite is the principal component of the igneous rock type anorthosite.
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Common mistakes of igneous pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ig-NE-ous". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/ in US and /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/ in UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Overlooking vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "i" as a long vowel, resulting in "eye-gnious". The correct pronunciation includes a short "i" sound: /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/. Tip: Practice saying "ig" like "igloo" to get the right sound.
- Ignoring the "g" sound: Some people pronounce "igneous" without the hard "g" sound, saying "in-eous". The "g" should be pronounced clearly as /ɡ/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "g" as in "go".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "igneous" with "ignition", leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Ignition" has a different stress pattern and vowel sounds. Tip: Remember that "igneous" starts with "ig" and has a distinct first syllable stress.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may say "igneous" with a silent "ous", resulting in "igne". The correct ending is pronounced /əs/. Tip: Practice saying "ous" as in "famous" to ensure clarity in pronunciation.