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rigor
Definition:
(nou) something hard to endure (nou) the quality of being valid and rigorous (nou) excessive sternness
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌrɪɡəˈmɔːtɪs
Examples:
I'm impressed with the rigor of the system.
The article lacks scientific rigor.
There were comments on the rigor and thoroughness.
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Common mistakes of rigor pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ri-GOR". Correct pronunciation is "ˈrɪg.ər" in US English and "ˈrɪg.ɔː" in UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Dropping the final "r": In some accents, the final "r" is dropped, leading to a pronunciation like "ˈrɪg.ə". This is especially common in non-rhotic accents. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "r" clearly at the end.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners may mispronounce the "i" in "rigor" as "ee", saying "ree-gor". The correct sound is a short "i" as in "sit". Tip: Practice saying "rig" to get comfortable with the vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may mistakenly pronounce "rigor" as "rig-or", creating an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation is a two-syllable word: "ˈrɪg.ər" in US English and "ˈrɪg.ɔː" in UK English. Tip: Focus on blending the syllables smoothly.
- Mispronouncing the "g": Some learners pronounce the "g" as a soft "j", saying "rijor". The correct pronunciation features a hard "g" sound, as in "go". Tip: Emphasize the hard "g" to avoid confusion.