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How to pronounce:
scourging
Definition:
(nou) a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor) (nou) something causing misery or death (nou) a person who inspires fear or dread
Phonetic Transcription:
skɜːdʒ
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Common mistakes of scourging pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "SCOUR-ging" instead of "scour-GING" (ˈskaʊərdʒɪŋ in US, ˈskɔːdʒɪŋ in UK). Tip: Focus on the second syllable for correct emphasis.
- Incorrect vowel sound: People might pronounce the "ou" as in "out" instead of the correct "ow" sound as in "cow" (ˈskaʊərdʒɪŋ in US). Tip: Practice the "ow" sound to make it clearer.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce "scourging" with a hard "g," sounding like "scour-ging" instead of the correct "scourging" (ˈskaʊərdʒɪŋ in US, ˈskɔːdʒɪŋ in UK). Tip: Remember that the "g" is soft and blends with the preceding "r."
- Skipping the "r": Learners may drop the "r" sound, saying "scouging" instead of "scourging" (ˈskaʊərdʒɪŋ in US, ˈskɔːdʒɪŋ in UK). Tip: Ensure you articulate the "r" clearly to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing syllable count: Some might think "scourging" has three syllables and say "scour-ging" instead of the correct two-syllable pronunciation "scourging" (ˈskaʊərdʒɪŋ in US, ˈskɔːdʒɪŋ in UK). Tip: Break it down to two syllables to avoid confusion.