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How to pronounce:
sewing
Phonetic Transcription:
səʊ
Examples:
She is good at sewing.
She is sewing her ragged socks.
The loop is needed to allow the needle sewing the seam.
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Common mistakes of sewing pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce "sewing" as "sew-ing" /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/ instead of /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/ in US English or /ˈsəʊ.ɪŋ/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds seamlessly.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some people pronounce "sewing" with a strong "w" sound, saying "swo-ing." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Remember that the "w" is silent; just say "so-ing."
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners might stress the second syllable, saying "sew-ING." However, the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/ (US) or /ˈsəʊ.ɪŋ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "so" with emphasis before adding "ing."
- Adding an unnecessary vowel: Some might pronounce "sewing" as "sew-uh-ing," which adds an extra vowel sound. This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Keep it simple; focus on the two syllables without extra sounds.
- Confusing with "sowing": Learners often mix up "sewing" with "sowing," which has a different meaning and pronunciation. "Sowing" is pronounced /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/ (US) or /ˈsəʊ.ɪŋ/ (UK) but emphasizes a different context. Tip: Pay attention to context to differentiate these words.