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talking
Definition:
(nou) an exchange of ideas via conversation
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtɔːkɪŋ
Examples:
In Numbers 22 is the story of Balaam and the talking donkey.
He is talking palaver.
In the book, there is a talking martin.
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Common mistakes of talking pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Many learners pronounce "talking" with a short "a" sound like in "cat" (æ), instead of the correct broad "a" (ɔː) in UK and "ɑ" in US. Tip: Practice saying "all" to get the right vowel sound.
- Missing "k" sound: Some people forget to pronounce the "k" in "talking," making it sound like "tawing." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Emphasize the "k" by practicing with words like "kite" or "key."
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners might stress the second syllable, saying "talk-ING" instead of the correct "TALK-ing" (ˈtɔː.kɪŋ in UK, ˈtɑː.kɪŋ in US). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce "talking" as "talk-ing," separating the sounds too much. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "g" soft and blend it into the "ing" sound smoothly.
- Mispronouncing "ing" ending: The "ing" in "talking" should sound like "ɪŋ," but some pronounce it as "in" (ɪn). This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Practice saying "sing" to master the correct "ing" sound.