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malign
Phonetic Transcription:
məˈlaɪn
Examples:
It's not fair to malign the entire mall.
The man is trying to malign me.
They are both real and malign in intent.
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Common mistakes of malign pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ma-LIGN" instead of the correct "ma-LIGN". Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable, as indicated by the IPA: /məˈlaɪn/ (US) and /məˈlaɪn/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "malign" with an "a" sound like in "cat", resulting in "malign" sounding like "muh-lign". Tip: Focus on the "aɪ" diphthong in the correct pronunciation, /məˈlaɪn/, to achieve the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the "m": Some speakers exaggerate the "m" sound, leading to a prolonged "muh-lign" instead of the smoother "ma-lign". Tip: Keep the "m" short and crisp, transitioning quickly to the "a" sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "malign" as three syllables, saying "ma-lig-in". Tip: Practice saying "malign" as two syllables, /məˈlaɪn/, to avoid this error.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "malign" with "malignant", pronouncing it similarly. Tip: Remember that "malign" is shorter and has a distinct emphasis on the second syllable, /məˈlaɪn/, to differentiate it.