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spending
Definition:
(nou) the act of spending or disbursing money (nou) money paid out; an amount spent
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈspendɪŋ
Examples:
In 1901, the position was suppressed due to cutbacks in budget spending.
The album was produced to the point of spending triple the allotted budget.
It is only the spending of the American people.
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Common mistakes of spending pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "spen-DING" instead of the correct "SPEN-ding". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA /ˈspɛndɪŋ/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Omitting the "d" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "spending" as "spen-ing", dropping the "d" sound. Tip: Practice saying the "d" clearly, as in the IPA /ˈspɛndɪŋ/, to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the "e" in "spending" like the "ee" in "see", resulting in "spending" sounding like "spending". Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound /ɛ/ in IPA, as in "bed", to correct this.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Learners might overly stress the "n" sound, leading to "spen-ding" instead of "spending". Tip: Keep the "n" sound subtle and flowing, as noted in the IPA /ˈspɛndɪŋ/.
- Confusing with "spend": Some might confuse "spending" with "spend", pronouncing it as "spend-ing". Tip: Remember that "spending" includes the "ing" ending, which is crucial for clarity, as shown in the IPA /ˈspɛndɪŋ/.