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How to pronounce:
regarding
Definition:
(nou) a detail or point (nou) paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) (nou) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare (nou) a long fixed look (nou) the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) (nou) a feeling of friendship and esteem (nou) an attitude of admiration or esteem
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈɡɑːd
Examples:
Is there a law regarding with levy
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Common mistakes of regarding pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "re-ˈgarding." This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/ (US) and /rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the second syllable to master the correct stress.
- Ignoring the "g" sound: Some pronounce "regarding" as "re-ˈar-ding," omitting the "g" sound. This can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation includes the hard "g" sound: /ɡ/ in both dialects. Tip: Practice saying "g" clearly in the word to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common error is to overemphasize the "r" at the beginning, making it sound unnatural. The "r" in "regarding" should be pronounced smoothly. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and connected to the following vowel.
- Mispronouncing the "a": Some learners pronounce the "a" as in "cat," saying "re-ˈgarding." The correct sound is more like the "a" in "father," as in /ɑ/ for US and /ɑː/ for UK. Tip: Practice with words like "guard" to get comfortable with the correct vowel sound.
- Skipping syllables: Occasionally, learners may skip the "d" sound, pronouncing it as "re-gar-ing." This alters the word's clarity. The "d" should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "re-gard-ing" to ensure each part is articulated.