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morning
Definition:
(nou) the time period between dawn and noon (nou) a conventional expression of greeting or farewell (nou) the first light of day (nou) the earliest period
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɔːnɪŋ
Examples:
To day the sky was cloudy from the morning.
In the morning of that day, a series of rainstorm took place.
The online grocer shops for the groceries on the morning of the delivery day.
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Common mistakes of morning pronunciation
- Dropping the "r": Many learners omit the "r" sound in "morning," pronouncing it as "moning." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on the /r/ sound after the vowel, as in UK /ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/ and US /ˈmɔr.nɪŋ/.
- Misplacing stress: Some speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mor-NING." This alters the word's natural rhythm. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "MOR-ning" (/ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/ in UK, /ˈmɔr.nɪŋ/ in US).
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in "morning" can be mispronounced, sounding like "morn-ing" with an "o" as in "more." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the /ɔː/ (UK) or /ɔr/ (US) sound for clarity.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some learners might add an extra vowel sound, pronouncing it as "mor-ning" with a clear "o" before "n." This is unnecessary. Tip: Keep it smooth; the correct pronunciation is /ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/ (UK) or /ˈmɔr.nɪŋ/ (US) without extra vowels.
- Overemphasizing the "n": A common mistake is to overpronounce the "n" in "morning," making it sound like "mor-ning" with a prolonged "n." Tip: Keep the "n" sound short and natural for a smoother pronunciation.