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How to pronounce:
losing
Phonetic Transcription:
luːz
Examples:
I was losing the gist of the proposal.
The girl wailed for losing the game.
The reducing is effective in losing weight.
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Common mistakes of losing pronunciation
- Dropping the "g": Many learners pronounce "losing" as "loose" or "loosin'" by omitting the final "g". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Always pronounce the "g" clearly as /ɪŋ/ in both US and UK variants.
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "lo-zing" instead of "los-ing". This changes the word's rhythm. Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable, /ˈluː.zɪŋ/.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The vowel sound in the first syllable can be mispronounced. Some might say "lowsing" with an "o" sound instead of "oo". Tip: Use the /uː/ sound in "losing" to maintain accuracy.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners might pronounce "losing" with a short vowel, as in "liss-ing". This can alter the meaning. Tip: Ensure the first vowel is a long sound, /ˈluː/, to distinguish it from shorter vowel sounds.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may mistakenly say "lo-sing" by adding an unnecessary syllable. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "losing" has only two syllables, /ˈluː.zɪŋ/, and practice to avoid this mistake.