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traveling
Definition:
(nou) the act of going from one place to another
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtrævəlɪŋ
Examples:
He walked sedately away, followed by the hotel factotum, who carried his natty traveling bag.
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Common mistakes of traveling pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "traveling" with a short "a" as in "cat." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable: /ˈtræv.əl.ɪŋ/ (US) and /ˈtrɑː.vəl.ɪŋ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on relaxing your mouth when saying the second syllable.
- Missing the "l" sound: It's common to drop the "l" in "traveling," making it sound like "traving." Ensure you pronounce both "l" sounds: /ˈtræv.əl.ɪŋ/ (US) and /ˈtrɑː.vəl.ɪŋ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "l" words to strengthen your tongue placement.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "traveling" as /trəˈvæl.ɪŋ/. The primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈtræv.əl.ɪŋ/ (US) and /ˈtrɑː.vəl.ɪŋ/ (UK). Tip: Clap your hands on the stressed syllable to help with emphasis.
- Confusing "traveling" with "travelling": In American English, "traveling" is the preferred spelling, while British English uses "travelling." This can affect pronunciation slightly, but the IPA remains the same. Tip: Be aware of the spelling differences when practicing.
- Overemphasizing the "ing" ending: Some learners may pronounce "traveling" with excessive emphasis on the "ing" sound, making it sound drawn out. The correct pronunciation is more fluid: /ˈtræv.əl.ɪŋ/ (US) and /ˈtrɑː.vəl.ɪŋ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "ing" in other words to find a natural flow.