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How to pronounce:
laughing
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɑːfɪŋ
Examples:
He was emaciated and laughing manically.
Is the sound of children laughing in the film
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Common mistakes of laughing pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "laugh-ING" instead of the correct "LAUGH-ing" (ˈlæf.ɪŋ). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing "gh": Many people pronounce the "gh" in "laughing" as a hard sound, leading to "lough-ing." The correct pronunciation is "laughing" with a soft "f" sound (ˈlæf.ɪŋ). Tip: Remember that "gh" is silent in this context.
- Shortening the vowel sound: Some might say "laughing" with a short "a," sounding like "luff-ing." The correct sound is a long "a" as in "cat" (ˈlæf.ɪŋ). Tip: Practice saying "laugh" to get comfortable with the vowel sound.
- Dropping the "g": A common mistake is pronouncing "laughing" as "laughin'," omitting the "g" sound altogether. The correct pronunciation includes the "g" (ˈlæf.ɪŋ). Tip: Always articulate the "g" to maintain clarity in speech.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may mix up "laughing" with "loafing," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Laughing" has a distinct "a" sound (ˈlæf.ɪŋ) compared to "loafing" (ˈloʊ.fɪŋ). Tip: Practice differentiating the vowel sounds to avoid confusion.