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mourning
Definition:
(nou) state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one (nou) the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɔːnɪŋ
Examples:
The people were mourning at the funeral.
There were voices of mourning for the dead.
He wanders in mourning for the remainder of the film.
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Common mistakes of mourning pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "mourning" as /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/ instead of /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ (UK) or /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/ (US). This can lead to confusion with words like "morning." Tip: Focus on extending the "ou" sound to ensure clarity.
- Ignoring the nasal "n": The "n" in "mourning" is nasalized, which some might overlook. This can result in a less natural sound. Tip: Practice saying "n" with your mouth slightly open to emphasize the nasal quality.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers may pronounce the "r" too strongly, making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation is /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ (UK) or /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/ (US), with a softer "r." Tip: Relax your tongue when saying the "r" to avoid overemphasis.
- Confusing "mourning" with "morning": Learners sometimes mix up these two words due to their similar sounds. "Mourning" has a longer "ou" sound. Tip: Practice minimal pairs like "mourning" and "morning" to differentiate them effectively.
- Neglecting the stress pattern: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mourNING." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ (UK) or /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when practicing to get the stress right.