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loitering
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈloɪtə
Examples:
I hang out there for a good 10 minutes, just loitering.
Police officers also forced people loitering in front of stores.
Another sign reminds patrons that prostitution, drug use and loitering are prohibited.
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Common mistakes of loitering pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "loi-'tər-ing". The correct stress is on the first syllable, "ˈlɔɪ.tər.ɪŋ" (US) / "ˈlɔɪ.tər.ɪŋ" (UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Mispronouncing the vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "loi-tər-ing" instead of "loi-ter-ing", can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation is "ˈlɔɪ.tər.ɪŋ". Tip: Focus on the "oi" sound, as in "boy".
- Syllable reduction: Some people may drop the "t" sound, saying "loi-er-ing". The "t" is important for clarity. The correct form is "ˈlɔɪ.tər.ɪŋ". Tip: Practice saying the "t" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Ending sound: Mispronouncing the ending as "loitering" with a short "i" sound can happen. The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound, "ˈlɔɪ.tər.ɪŋ". Tip: Pay attention to the "ing" ending, ensuring it sounds like "ɪŋ".
- Overemphasizing the "ing": Some learners may overly stress the "ing" at the end, saying "loiter-'ing". The correct pronunciation is more fluid, "ˈlɔɪ.tər.ɪŋ". Tip: Keep the final syllable light and connected to the rest of the word.