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interesting
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɪntrəstɪŋ
Examples:
There are interesting, challenging, and portentous political economy issues in play right now.
Intensely interesting, the interest is in the argument, not in its expression.
But it is true that the story was interesting.
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Common mistakes of interesting pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "in-ˈter-esting". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈɪn.trə.stɪŋ" (US) and "ˈɪn.trə.stɪŋ" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "interesting" slowly, focusing on the first syllable.
- Syllable omission: Some people say "in-ter-ˈesting", leaving out the middle syllable. This makes the word sound incomplete. Ensure you pronounce all three syllables: "ˈɪn.trə.stɪŋ". Tip: Break the word into syllables and practice each one separately.
- Vowel sound confusion: The vowel in the second syllable is often mispronounced as "e" instead of "ə", leading to "in-ter-ˈesting". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound: "ˈɪn.trə.stɪŋ". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle vowel differences.
- Final "t" sound: Some learners pronounce the final "t" too softly or drop it, saying "ˈɪn.trə.sɪŋ". The correct articulation includes a clear "t": "ˈɪn.trə.stɪŋ". Tip: Emphasize the "t" at the end by practicing with other words that end in "t".
- Overemphasis on "r": In some accents, the "r" in the second syllable can be overly pronounced, sounding like "in-ter-ˈrest-ing". The correct pronunciation softens the "r": "ˈɪn.trə.stɪŋ". Tip: Focus on minimizing the "r" sound while maintaining clarity.