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(nou) a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols (nou) communication by word of mouth (nou) the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number (nou) the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication (nou) the mental faculty or power of vocal communication (nou) a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ
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Common mistakes of language pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "lan-ˈgwij". The correct pronunciation is /ˈlæn.ɡwɪdʒ/, with the stress on the first syllable. Tip: Emphasize "LAN-" as in "lantern".
- Vowel confusion: A common error is pronouncing the first vowel incorrectly, producing "lan-gij". The correct vowel is /æ/, so it should be /ˈlæn.ɡwɪdʒ/. Tip: Practice the /æ/ sound as in "cat".
- Dropping the g: Some learners omit the g sound, pronouncing it as "lan-wij". The correct form is /ˈlæn.ɡwɪdʒ/. Tip: Make sure to include the g before the w.
- Overemphasizing the "u": Learners may pronounce it like "lan-gwOO-ij" with an exaggerated /u/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈlæn.ɡwɪdʒ/, with a short /ɪ/ sound. Tip: Keep it short, like the /ɪ/ in "sit".
- Incorrect ending sound: Many learners say "lan-gwage" with a final /eɪ/ sound. The correct ending is /dʒ/, so the word is /ˈlæn.ɡwɪdʒ/. Tip: End with the same sound as in "judge".