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processing
Definition:
(nou) preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprəʊsesɪŋ
Examples:
It is the second processing stage of the accessory olfactory system.
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Common mistakes of processing pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pro-ˈces-sing" instead of the correct "ˈprɒs.ɛs.ɪŋ" (UK) or "ˈprɑː.ses.ɪŋ" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce the "o" in "processing" as a long vowel, resulting in "pro-ˈsees-ing." This is incorrect. The "o" should be short, as in "ɒ" (UK) or "ɑ" (US). Tip: Focus on a short "o" sound.
- Dropping the "c": A common mistake is omitting the "c" sound, leading to "pro-ˈessing." The correct pronunciation includes the "c" sound, as in "ˈprɒs.ɛs.ɪŋ" (UK) or "ˈprɑː.ses.ɪŋ" (US). Tip: Enunciate the "c" clearly.
- Incorrect final syllable: Some learners pronounce the final syllable as "sing," resulting in "pro-ˈces-sing." The correct form is "ɪŋ" as in "ˈprɒs.ɛs.ɪŋ" (UK) or "ˈprɑː.ses.ɪŋ" (US). Tip: Ensure the final syllable sounds like "ing," not "ing."
- Overemphasizing "s": A common error is to overly stress the "s" in "processing," making it sound like "pro-ˈces-sing." The "s" should be softer. Tip: Keep the "s" sound light and smooth.