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stingy
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈstɪndʒi
Examples:
I found this to be incredibly stingy and greedy on the part of Babbelcon.
The man is sparing and stingy.
He is very stingy and merciless.
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Common mistakes of stingy pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈstɪn.dʒi/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈstɪn.dʒi/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" as a long vowel, resulting in "stingy" sounding like /ˈsteɪn.dʒi/. The correct vowel sound is short: /ˈstɪn.dʒi/. Tip: Focus on keeping the "i" short and crisp.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce the "g" too strongly, making it sound like /ˈstɪn.dʒɪ/. The correct pronunciation has a softer "g" sound: /ˈstɪn.dʒi/. Tip: Relax your tongue for a smoother "g" sound.
- Omitting the "y" sound: Learners sometimes drop the "y" at the end, pronouncing it as /ˈstɪn.dʒ/. The correct pronunciation includes the "y," making it /ˈstɪn.dʒi/. Tip: Ensure you articulate the "y" clearly at the end.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "stingy" with "sting," pronouncing it as /stɪŋ/. The correct form is /ˈstɪn.dʒi/, which has two syllables. Tip: Practice saying both words to distinguish their sounds better.