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mirroring
Definition:
(nou) polished surface that forms images by reflecting light (nou) a faithful depiction or reflection
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɪrə
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Common mistakes of mirroring pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "mi-ˈrɔːr-ɪŋ". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈmɪr.ər.ɪŋ". Tip: Practice saying "mirroring" with emphasis on "mir".
- Missing the "r" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "r" in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈmɪ.ər.ɪŋ". This can make the word unclear. Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "r" in "mir".
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "i" in "mirroring" as "ee", resulting in "ˈmiːr.ər.ɪŋ". The correct vowel sound is a short "i": "ˈmɪr.ər.ɪŋ". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the short "i" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "ing": Learners often stress the ending "ing", saying "mirr-ˈɪŋ". In reality, the ending should be less stressed: "ˈmɪr.ər.ɪŋ". Tip: Keep the "ing" sound light and connected to the previous syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "mirroring" with "mirror" and pronounce it as "ˈmɪr.ər". "Mirroring" has an additional syllable, making it "ˈmɪr.ər.ɪŋ". Tip: Break it down into syllables to avoid confusion.