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reasoning
Definition:
(nou) thinking that is coherent and logical
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈriːzənɪŋ
Examples:
Deductive logic is the reasoning of proof, or logical implication.
The man can think logically and thus is good at reasoning.
The mistake is usually the result of incompetence or poor reasoning and logic.
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Common mistakes of reasoning pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "rea-'soning" instead of the correct "ˈriː.zən.ɪŋ". Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable to pronounce "reasoning" correctly.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common error is dropping the "ə" sound in the second syllable, leading to "ˈriː.zn.ɪŋ". Tip: Make sure to pronounce the unstressed vowel clearly as "zən" to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might pronounce the first syllable too short, sounding like "ˈrez.ən.ɪŋ". Tip: Remember that the "ea" in "reasoning" is a long vowel sound, pronounced as "ˈriː".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "reasoning" with "resigning". The latter is pronounced "rɪˈzaɪ.nɪŋ". Tip: Focus on the initial "r" sound and the long "ea" in "reasoning" to distinguish the words.
- Mispronouncing the final "ing": Some may say "reasonin'" without the "g" sound, sounding informal. Tip: Always pronounce the "g" at the end to ensure you say "reasoning" correctly.