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skiing
Definition:
(nou) a sport in which participants must travel on skis
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈskiːɪŋ
Examples:
In the winter, skiing is the main attraction.
In the winter, the main event is skiing and snowboarding.
The mountain is one of the few skiing areas of Tasmania.
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Common mistakes of skiing pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Many people pronounce "skiing" as /ˈskiːɪŋ/, adding an extra vowel sound. The correct pronunciation is /ˈskiːɪŋ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound followed by "ing."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "ski-ing." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈskiːɪŋ/. Tip: Emphasize the "ski" part to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce the "g" in "skiing" too strongly, resulting in a sound like /ˈskiːɪŋg/. The proper pronunciation is /ˈskiːɪŋ/ without a hard "g" sound. Tip: Keep the "g" soft, blending it into the "ing."
- Adding an "s" sound: Some learners may mistakenly say "skiings," adding an unnecessary "s" sound at the end. The correct form is just "skiing," pronounced /ˈskiːɪŋ/. Tip: Remember that "skiing" is already a gerund, so no "s" is needed.
- Ignoring the nasal sound: A few might overlook the nasal sound in "skiing," leading to a flat pronunciation like /ˈskiːɪ/. The accurate pronunciation is /ˈskiːɪŋ/. Tip: Ensure to produce the nasal "ng" sound at the end for clarity.