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spring
Definition:
(nou) the season of growth (nou) a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed (nou) a natural flow of ground water (nou) a point at which water issues forth (nou) the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length (nou) a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Phonetic Transcription:
sprɪŋ
Examples:
The thawing of winter signals the coming of spring.
Breeding occurs mainly in the spring and the summer.
Most of the precipitation falls in the summer and spring.
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Common mistakes of spring pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners confuse the vowel sound in "spring" with other similar words, pronouncing it as "spreen" instead of /sprɪŋ/. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, /ɪ/, to pronounce it correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "r": In "spring", the "r" can be over-pronounced, leading to "sperring". This changes the sound to /spərɪŋ/ in some accents. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and blend it smoothly with the preceding sounds.
- Dropping the final "g": A common mistake is to drop the final "g", saying "sprin". This results in /sprɪn/, which alters the word's meaning. Tip: Always pronounce the "g" clearly, as in /sprɪŋ/.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "spring" as /sprɪŋ/. Tip: Remember that "spring" is a single-syllable word with no secondary stress, so maintain the primary stress on the whole word.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "spring" with "sprint" or "string", mispronouncing it as /sprɪnt/ or /strɪŋ/. Tip: Pay attention to the initial consonant cluster /spr/ and the vowel sound /ɪ/ to distinguish it clearly.