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maligned
Phonetic Transcription:
məˈlaɪn
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Common mistakes of maligned pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying /məˈlaɪnd/ instead of the correct /məˈlaɪnd/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable "lined".
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "a" in "cat", leading to /mælˈaɪnd/. The correct pronunciation is /məˈlaɪnd/. Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ for the first syllable.
- Silent "g": Some people mistakenly pronounce the "g" in "maligned", saying /mælˈɪŋd/. The correct pronunciation is /məˈlaɪnd/. Tip: Remember that the "g" is silent in this word.
- Overemphasizing the "i": Learners may stress the "i" too much, resulting in /məˈlɪnd/. The accurate pronunciation is /məˈlaɪnd/. Tip: Keep the "i" sound short and smooth, focusing on the diphthong "ai".
- Incorrect syllable division: Some might say "mal-igned" as two separate syllables /mæl-ˈaɪnd/. The proper division is /məˈlaɪnd/, with the emphasis on the second syllable. Tip: Practice saying the word as a single, fluid unit.