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singer

Definition:

(nou) a person who sings (nou) United States inventor of an improved chain-stitch sewing machine (1811-1875) (nou) United States writer (born in Poland) of Yiddish stories and novels (1904-1991)

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈsɪŋə

Examples:

It starts of with the singer playing the guitar singing the jingle.

The singer works in the musical sector.

Priyanka plays the guitar and is the lead singer of the Pink Band.

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music

guitar

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Common mistakes of singer pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈsɪŋər/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋə/ in UK English and /ˈsɪŋɚ/ in US English. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
Overemphasizing the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce "singer" with a hard "g" sound, as in /ˈsɪngər/. The correct sound is softer, as in /ˈsɪŋə/ or /ˈsɪŋɚ/. Tip: Remember that the "g" is silent in this context.
Ignoring the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "singer" without the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying /ˈsɪŋr/. The correct pronunciation includes a subtle vowel sound, making it /ˈsɪŋə/ or /ˈsɪŋɚ/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to include the vowel.
Confusing with "singing": Learners might confuse "singer" with "singing," pronouncing it as /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/. The correct pronunciation of "singer" is /ˈsɪŋə/ or /ˈsɪŋɚ/. Tip: Pay attention to the ending; "singer" has a distinct "-er" sound.
Mispronouncing the ending: Some people drop the "er" ending, pronouncing it as /ˈsɪŋ/. The correct form is /ˈsɪŋə/ in UK and /ˈsɪŋɚ/ in US English. Tip: Make sure to articulate the ending clearly for proper pronunciation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "singer" in American English?

In American English, "singer" is pronounced as /ˈsɪŋər/. The stress is on the first syllable, and the "er" is pronounced as a schwa sound, making it sound like "sing-er."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "singer" between American and British English?

Yes, in British English, "singer" is pronounced as /ˈsɪŋə/. The primary stress remains on the first syllable, but the final "er" is typically pronounced more like "uh" compared to the American version.

How many syllables are in the word "singer"?

The word "singer" has two syllables: "sing" and "er." It is pronounced as /ˈsɪŋər/ in American English and /ˈsɪŋə/ in British English.

What are some common mistakes when pronouncing "singer"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, pronouncing it as "sin-ger" instead of "singer." Another error is overemphasizing the "er" sound, which should be softer and more like a schwa.