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How to pronounce:
relinquish
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ
Examples:
The Union refused to relinquish the fort.
Was disappointed to relinquish the Philippines to the Japanese.
Abbas did not relinquish right of return.
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Common mistakes of relinquish pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "re-LIN-quish" /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/. This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the third syllable. Tip: Focus on saying "relinquish" with stress on "lin" for clarity.
- Vowel confusion: The first vowel sound is often mispronounced. Some say "relinquish" with a long "e" sound, like "ree-linquish" /riːˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/. The correct sound is a short "e" /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/. Tip: Practice the initial sound by saying "red" to find the right vowel.
- Unclear "qu" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce "qu" as "kw" too softly, leading to "relinquish" sounding like "relincwish" /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/. The "qu" should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Emphasize the "kw" by practicing with words like "quick."
- Final "sh" sound: Some may drop the "sh" sound at the end, leading to "relinqu" /rɪˈlɪŋkw/. This makes the word incomplete. Tip: Always finish with the "sh" to ensure full pronunciation of "relinquish."
- Overemphasis on syllables: Some speakers overly elongate the syllables, saying "re-lin-QUISH" /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/. This disrupts the natural flow. Tip: Practice saying "relinquish" smoothly, focusing on a balanced rhythm.