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How to pronounce:
thing
Definition:
(nou) a special situation (nou) an action (nou) a special abstraction (nou) an artifact (nou) an event (nou) a vaguely specified concern (nou) a statement regarded as an object (nou) an entity that is not named specifically (nou) any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence (nou) a special objective (nou) a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion (nou) a separate and self-contained entity
Phonetic Transcription:
θɪŋ
Examples:
The truth of the matter is that there is no such thing as an Aborigine.
The prudent thing is to go with the consensus until the matter is resolved.
The right thing to do is to calmly and civilly discuss the matter.
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Common mistakes of thing pronunciation
- Misplacing the "th" sound: Some learners pronounce "thing" with a "t" sound instead of the correct "θ" sound, resulting in "ting". Tip: Practice the "th" sound by placing your tongue between your teeth and blowing air out.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "thing" with a short "i" as in "tin", leading to "ting". Tip: Focus on the vowel sound /ɪŋ/, which is a nasalized sound, to differentiate it from "tin".
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may unintentionally stress the "ing" part, saying "thing" as "thing". Tip: Remember that "thing" is a single syllable word, so the stress is on the "th" sound, not the "ing".
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners might pronounce "thing" as "theeng" by adding an unnecessary vowel sound. Tip: Keep the pronunciation concise by avoiding any extra vowel sounds that do not belong.
- Confusing "thing" with "think": Some people mix up the words "thing" and "think" due to similar sounds. Tip: Remember that "thing" has the "θ" sound followed by "ɪŋ", while "think" ends with "k".