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touching
Definition:
(nou) the event of something coming in contact with the body (nou) the act of putting two things together with no space between them
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtʌtʃɪŋ
Examples:
The story is remarkably touching.
When is the touching moment
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Common mistakes of touching pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "toʊˈtʃɪŋ". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈtʌtʃɪŋ". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "ou" as /oʊ/ instead of /ʌ/. This leads to saying "toʊtʃɪŋ" instead of the correct "ˈtʌtʃɪŋ". Tip: Practice the short "u" sound, as in "cup".
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers pronounce the "t" too strongly, turning "touching" into "tʌtʃɪŋ" with a harsh "t" sound. The "t" should be softer. Tip: Keep the "t" light and connected to the following "ʃ".
- Neglecting the "ch" sound: A frequent error involves pronouncing "ch" as "k", resulting in "tʌkɪŋ". This is incorrect; it should be "tʌtʃɪŋ". Tip: Remember that "ch" in "touching" is pronounced as "tʃ", like in "chair".
- Skipping the final "g": Some learners omit the final "g", saying "tʌtʃɪn" instead of "tʌtʃɪŋ". This changes the word entirely. Tip: Always pronounce the "g" at the end to maintain the word's integrity.