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How to pronounce:
sing
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪŋ
Examples:
She accepts the dare and goes on the stage to sing with the band.
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Common mistakes of sing pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "sing" with a long vowel sound, like "seen". The correct pronunciation is with a short vowel sound /ɪ/, as in "sit". Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel short.
- Ignoring the nasal sound: The "ng" in "sing" can be tricky. Some might pronounce it as "sihng" with a hard "g". The correct sound is /ŋ/, which is a nasal sound. Tip: Practice the "ng" sound by saying "ring".
- Overemphasizing the "s": A common mistake is to stress the "s" too much, making it sound like "ssing". The correct pronunciation is /sɪŋ/, with a soft "s". Tip: Keep the "s" light and blend it smoothly into the vowel.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sing" as if it has two syllables. The correct pronunciation is a single syllable /sɪŋ/. Tip: Remember, "sing" has only one syllable, so keep it concise.
- Confusing it with similar words: Learners may confuse "sing" with "sang" or "sung". Each word has a different vowel and sound. "Sing" is /sɪŋ/, while "sang" is /sæŋ/. Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish them clearly.