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learning
Definition:
(nou) the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge (nou) profound scholarly knowledge
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɜːnɪŋ
Examples:
This is significant in the formation of olfactory memory and learning.
He did not oblige the students to the learning of the Russian language.
The way the word is pronounced is the importance of learning other languages.
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Common mistakes of learning pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners mistakenly think the stress can shift, but in both American and British English, "learning" always has stress on the first syllable: /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/ (US), /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize "LEARN-" and keep "-ing" lighter.
- Vowel sound confusion: A common error is pronouncing the "ear" as a long "ee," saying "leen-ing." The correct vowel is the stressed /ɜr/ (US) or /ɜː/ (UK), not /iː/. Tip: Focus on the "er" sound, like in "bird" or "earn."
- Overemphasizing the "n": Some speakers push the "n" too strongly, making it sound like "learn-nng." The correct form has a single clear /n/ without doubling. Tip: Keep the "n" smooth and natural.
- Mispronouncing the "-ing" ending: Learners often reduce "-ing" to "in" (/ɪn/), saying "learnin," or shift it toward "een." The correct ending is /ɪŋ/, as in "sing." Tip: Relax your tongue at the back to pronounce /ŋ/.
- Dropping the final /ŋ/: Some learners omit the "g" sound entirely, leaving "learnin." The correct form always ends with /ŋ/, not /n/. Tip: Pay attention to the velar nasal — it should come from the back of the mouth.