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living
Definition:
(nou) the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities (nou) people who are still living (nou) the condition of living or the state of being alive (nou) the financial means whereby one lives
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɪvɪŋ
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Common mistakes of living pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "li-'ving". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: ˈlɪv.ɪŋ. Tip: Practice saying "living" with emphasis on "liv".
- Overemphasizing the "i": A common mistake is to pronounce the "i" as a long vowel, leading to "lee-ving". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound, as in "sit": ˈlɪv.ɪŋ. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound to avoid this error.
- Dropping the "g": Some speakers may omit the final "g", saying "livin'" instead of "living". This informal version is not standard in formal contexts. In IPA, the correct form is ˈlɪv.ɪŋ. Tip: Always pronounce the "g" clearly for proper articulation.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners sometimes mix up the "i" in "living" with other vowel sounds, leading to variations like "laving". The correct vowel sound is represented as /ɪ/ in IPA: ˈlɪv.ɪŋ. Tip: Practice minimal pairs like "bit" and "beat" to distinguish vowel sounds.
- Mispronouncing the "v": A frequent error is substituting the "v" sound with a "b", resulting in "libbing". The correct pronunciation includes the voiced "v" sound: ˈlɪv.ɪŋ. Tip: Place your top teeth against your bottom lip to produce the correct "v" sound.