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tiger
Definition:
(nou) a fierce or audacious person (nou) large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtaɪɡə
Examples:
The tiger is the largest of the living cats.
The lion and especially the tiger are endangered species.
The lion is the second largest feline species, after the tiger.
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Common mistakes of tiger pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce "tiger" by using a short "i" sound, saying /ˈtɪgər/ instead of the correct /ˈtaɪgər/ (US) or /ˈtaɪgə/ (UK). Tip: Practice the long "i" as in "my."
- Stress misplacement: Some people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /təˈgər/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈtaɪgər/ (US) or /ˈtaɪgə/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize "ti" when saying "tiger."
- Dropping the "g": A common mistake is omitting the "g" sound, resulting in "tiger" sounding like "tire" (/taɪər/). This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "g" clearly.
- Confusing "tiger" with "tiger"s": Some learners mistakenly pronounce the possessive form "tiger"s" as /ˈtaɪgəz/ instead of /ˈtaɪgərz/. The "r" sound should be pronounced. Tip: Remember to articulate the "r" in "tiger"s."
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some individuals pronounce "tiger" with a schwa at the end, saying /ˈtaɪgə/. The correct ending is pronounced with a clear "r": /ˈtaɪgər/ (US) or /ˈtaɪgə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "r" sound at the end.