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How to pronounce:
urgent
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɜːdʒənt
Examples:
The article is in need of urgent help.
The urgent news astonished the people.
Given the importance of the topic it is in urgent need of rescue.
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Common mistakes of urgent pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ur-"ˈgent. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember, the primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈɜr.dʒənt" (US) and "ˈɜː.dʒənt" (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "g": A common mistake is pronouncing the "g" too strongly, leading to "ur-gent" instead of "ur-jent". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Focus on a soft "j" sound, as in "jungle", to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Skipping the vowel sound: Some might say "urn-t" by omitting the vowel in the second syllable. This alters the word entirely. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "e" in "gent" clearly as "ənt" to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable: Some learners may pronounce the first syllable as "ur" like "fur", saying "fur-gent". This is not accurate. Tip: Use the short "ur" sound as in "her", ensuring it sounds like "ɜr" in "urgent".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix "urgent" with "urgent" and "urgent" due to similar sounds. Tip: Pay attention to context and the distinct sounds of "ʤ" in "urgent" to differentiate these words correctly.