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inspiring
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ
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Common mistakes of inspiring pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "in-ˈspīr-ing". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "in-ˈspaɪər-ɪŋ" (US) and "ɪn-ˈspaɪə-rɪŋ" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "spir" while keeping "in" and "ing" softer.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the vowel sound in "spir" as "ee" instead of "ai". This leads to saying "in-ˈspeering". The correct pronunciation is "in-ˈspaɪər-ɪŋ" (US) and "ɪn-ˈspaɪə-rɪŋ" (UK). Tip: Practice the "ai" sound, as in "fly".
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some speakers pronounce the "g" in "inspiring" too strongly, making it sound like "inspirin-g". The correct pronunciation ends with a softer "ing" sound: "in-ˈspaɪər-ɪŋ" (US) and "ɪn-ˈspaɪə-rɪŋ" (UK). Tip: Keep the "g" subtle, focusing on the "ing" as one smooth sound.
- Dropping the "r": Learners may omit the "r" sound in "spir", resulting in "in-ˈspī-ing". The "r" is essential for clarity, as in "in-ˈspaɪər-ɪŋ" (US) and "ɪn-ˈspaɪə-rɪŋ" (UK). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "r" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Some pronounce "ing" as "in", leading to "in-ˈspīr-in". The correct form includes the complete "ing" sound: "in-ˈspaɪər-ɪŋ" (US) and "ɪn-ˈspaɪə-rɪŋ" (UK). Tip: Always articulate the "ing" clearly to convey the word accurately.