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indigent
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪndɪdʒənt
Examples:
Fabiola was built to serve the indigent and the poor.
Hospitalizations are covered by aid to the indigent.
They solve crimes, and defend the indigent.
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Common mistakes of indigent pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-DI-gent" instead of the correct "IN-di-gent" (ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable as "in" (ɪn) instead of the correct "in" (ɪn) with a short vowel sound. Tip: Practice saying "in" clearly to distinguish it from other similar sounds.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Many people tend to overemphasize the final syllable, producing "in-di-gent" instead of the correct "indigent" (ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt). Tip: Keep the final syllable soft and quick to maintain natural flow.
- Mispronouncing the "g": Some may pronounce "g" as a hard "g" (guh) instead of the soft "j" sound (dʒ) in "indigent." Tip: Practice words like "judge" to get comfortable with the "j" sound.
- Confusing similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "indigent" with "indigent" (ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt) and "indigent" (ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt), leading to incorrect usage. Tip: Pay attention to context and definition to differentiate these terms.