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How to pronounce:
pig
Definition:
(nou) domestic swine (nou) a coarse obnoxious person (nou) a person regarded as greedy and pig-like (nou) uncomplimentary terms for a policeman (nou) mold consisting of a bed of sand in which pig iron is cast (nou) a crude block of metal (lead or iron) poured from a smelting furnace
Phonetic Transcription:
pɪɡ
Examples:
Cattle activity is represented by the bovine and pig.
He stabbed the posterior of a pig.
The pig is associated with fertility and virility.
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Common mistakes of pig pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "pig" with a long "i" sound, as in "pie." This is incorrect. The correct vowel sound is a short "i" /ɪ/. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, similar to "sit."
- Ignoring the final consonant: A common mistake is dropping the "g" sound at the end of "pig." The correct pronunciation includes the voiced "g" /g/. Tip: Emphasize the "g" to ensure clarity, making it sound complete.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might stress the second syllable or misplace stress entirely. "Pig" is a single-syllable word, so there is no secondary stress. Tip: Practice saying "pig" with a strong emphasis on the single syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "p" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce "pig" with an exaggerated "p" sound, making it sound like "puh-ig." The correct pronunciation starts with a clear /p/. Tip: Keep the "p" crisp but not overly forceful.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "pig" with "big" or "dig," leading to incorrect pronunciation. Each word has a distinct vowel sound. Tip: Practice differentiating the vowel sounds in "pig" /ɪ/, "big" /ɪ/, and "dig" /ɪ/ to avoid confusion.