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stinky
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The stinky project has become a stinky task force.
It made a big stinky in the press.
He is often portrayed as dirty and stinky.
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Common mistakes of stinky pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "stin-KY." The correct pronunciation is with primary stress on the first syllable: /ˈstɪŋ.ki/ in US and UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "stin" when saying "stinky."
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" as a long vowel, resulting in "stain-ky." The correct sound is a short "i," as in /ˈstɪŋ.ki/. Tip: Practice saying "sit" to get the right short "i" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "k": Some may pronounce "stinky" with a strong "k" sound, saying "stink-ee." The proper pronunciation has a softer "k," as in /ˈstɪŋ.ki/. Tip: Keep the "k" subtle and connected to the "i" for smoother speech.
- Dropping the final "y": A mistake occurs when learners say "stink" instead of "stinky," omitting the last syllable. The full word is pronounced /ˈstɪŋ.ki/. Tip: Always finish with the "ki" sound to convey the complete meaning of "stinky."
- Mispronouncing the "ng": Some may say "stinky" with a hard "g," resulting in "stin-gee." The correct sound is a nasal "ng," as in /ˈstɪŋ.ki/. Tip: Practice words like "sing" to master the nasal sound before saying "stinky."